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April 2019
Notre-Dame Fire Restoration Fund
French Heritage Society is devastated by the images of Notre-Dame Cathedral aflame and stands with so many around the world in sympathy and support. Protecting the architectural legacy of France is at the very heart of our mission, and we must provide whatever aid we can to this cherished monument in a time of dire need. We have established a Notre-Dame Fire Restoration Fund to allow those whose thoughts are with Paris to take immediate action to ensure that the…
Find out more »September 2019
New York Chapter: Celebrating 500 Years of Leonardo da Vinci
2019 marks the five hundredth anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, with exhibitions commemorating the legendary artist worldwide, including a major retrospective at the Louvre opening in October and an important loan from the Vatican currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In an in-depth discussion of some of his most well-known works, Page Knox will explore the unique life and creative mind of one of the most renowned geniuses of all time. Whether you are planning…
Find out more »Boston Chapter – A Day In and Around Hartford, Connecticut
Following her well-received lecture on JP Morgan’s London house in November 2018, Linda Roth, Curator of European Decorative Arts at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art has invited us to Hartford to go and discover firsthand the objets d’art she shared with us. Following a tour of the Atheneum led by Ms. Roth, we will visit the Austin House nearby with Brandy Culp, Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Wadsworth Atheneum. Our Hartford excursion will conclude with a tour…
Find out more »October 2019
Chairman’s Circle Trip to Brittany
Please join us for the Chairman’s Circle Trip to Brittany. Explore this land of History and Legends. Enjoy behind-the-scenes visits of emblematic sites of Brittany and its maritime legacy and witness first-hand the enchantment of this region marked by Celtic traditions. From Brittany’s dramatic jagged coastline to its medieval towns and dense forests, this is a land of prehistoric mysticism, proud traditions and culinary wealth, where fiercely independent locals celebrate Breton culture.
Find out more »November 2019
New York Gala 2019 – The Black & White Ball
French Heritage Society is pleased to announce its annual New York Gala Dinner Dance – The Black and White Ball on Thursday, November 21st, 2019, at a private club in Manhattan, from 7pm to 11pm. Held annually, the New York Gala is one of FHS’ signature events, an exquisite evening gathering members and guests around a gastronomic dinner, live music and French-American friendship! This black-tie affair is always a fun and convivial evening.
Find out more »February 2020
Save the Date: Palm Beach Gala 2020
Save the date for an exquisite evening celebrating French heritage and Franco-American friendship at our Annual Palm Beach Dinner on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, at Club Colette. This highly anticipated soirée is always a fun, warm gathering and we hope that you will be a part of it. The event was completely sold out in 2019, so be sure to register your interest early!
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