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Fifth Annual French Heritage Corridor Conference

Join the French Heritage Corridor Initiative and FHS's Chicago-Midwest Chapter for four days of programs organized around the theme “Inspiration and l’Amitié: Sustaining Life in the FHC.”
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Date:
April 23, 2025 through March 26, 2025
Sponsor:
FHS Chicago–Midwest,
Additional Details:
You are welcome to participate in any or all of the exciting activities comprising our fifth annual conference.

You’re invited to a slate of exciting activities comprising our fifth annual conference. You are welcome to participate in any and all elements that interest you by using the registration links below.

Wednesday, April 23
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
“Creole Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana” Colloquium
Hosted by French Connexions Center of Excellence at Washington University in St. Louis
Visit website to register for April 23 activities >

Thursday, April 24
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FHC Fifth Annual Conference
Full day conference at Washington University
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception at The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

Friday, April 25, Full day in Ste. Geneviève, Missouri
Chartered bus tour of French heritage sites, concluding with a private visit and dinner reception hosted by the St. Louis Mercantile Library
Purchase tickets for April 24 and 25 activities below

Saturday, April 26
Celebrating Lafayette’s Bicentennial
Hosted by American Friends of Lafayette. Featuring brunch at the Chatillon-DeMenil mansion, a St. Louis Riverboat Cruise, and more.
Visit website to register for April 26 activities >

To make a donation by phone or for registration assistance, please get in touch with Ben Wells, FHS Programs and Membership Officer, at 212-759-6846, ext. 201 or benjamin@frenchheritagesociety.org.

Member

Conference Tickets

Includes: Conference, lunch, and cocktail reception on April 24
Purchase / $75
Non-Member

Conference Tickets

Includes: Conference, lunch, and cocktail reception on April 24
Purchase / $100
member

Conference/Tour Package

Includes: Conference, lunch, and cocktail reception on April 24; Tour and dinner on April 25
Purchase / $125
Non-member

Conference/Tour Package

Includes: Conference, lunch, and cocktail reception on April 24; Tour and dinner on April 25
Purchase / $150
Member & Non-member

Virtual Conference Tickets

Includes: Conference attendance via zoom
Purchase / $10
RSVP required

Student Conference Tickets

Includes: Conference attendance only
RSVP / free

Accommodations
Lodging options with a special conference rate

Cheshire Inn

6300 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117

$129/night Sunday–Thursday, $145/night Friday and Saturday

Includes complimentary daily breakfast, self parking is $10/day

To book with these special rates, visit the Cheshire Inn website>
 
Special instructions: At the top of your screen, click the red button marked “Accommodations Washington University” then click the red button at bottom of the screen marked “Update Guest Rooms” and select dates in the April calendar.
Contact Andrea Breeden, Director of Sales, for assistance at 314.932.7858



Marriott Le Meridien

7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105
$189/night

To book with these special rates, visit the Marriot Le Meridien website:

Special instructions: Type “Washington University in St. Louis” in the Destination Box. Click on the Special Rates button. Enter the Corp Promo Code “WAS”. Choose Marriott Le Meridien.