Join FHS for a memorable evening celebrating Sebastian Smee and his book, Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism, winner of the Eighth Annual French Heritage Society Book Award. Robert Couturier, internationally renowned interior decorator and FHS Book Award juror, will host the evening, with a special moderator to be announced.
Registration and Welcome Drink: 6:30 p.m.
Moderated Discussion and Award Ceremony: 7:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 7:45 p.m.
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The French Heritage Society Book Award recognizes and honors a work of distinction that illuminates for the general public either an important element of French cultural or historical patrimony (especially but not solely in the domains of architecture, décor, couture, gardening and the arts) or the considerable and noteworthy influence France, its citizens and its culture have had in shaping American history, thought and culture. Recognized works address their topic and themes with originality and exemplary style.
The winning author receives a $5,000 prize and an award goblet designed by Thomas Jefferson while he served as Minister to France.
Register online below. To register by phone or make a tax-deductible contribution in support of the evening, please contact Ben Wells, FHS Programs and Membership Officer, at benjamin@frenchheritagesociety.org or 212-759-6846, ext. 201.
