Past Highlights

  • Gala dinner at the Beauregard-Keyes House in support of its FHS grant (along with other FHS Chapters) – photos above
  • Lectures, private museum tours, wine tastings, special dinners
  • Day trips to surrounding homes and plantations
  • Dinner at the Residence of the French Consul General of France in New Orleans honoring FHS long-time patron Matilda Gray Stream
  • Welcome parties for FHS Student Interns at nearby cultural institutions

“We are dedicated to fostering and preserving the French culture of Louisiana and opening our doors to interns”  – Diane Sustendal-Labouisse, Co-Chairman, Louisiana Chapter

The Louisiana Chapter organizes a variety of events for its members throughout the year, and raises funds for the grants that FHS Board members have voted to support. The current projects are listed below in bold.

Buddy Bolton, Michael Harold, and Diane Sustendal Labouisse are the current Louisiana Chapter Co-Chairmen. For further information or to learn more about Membership, please contact the Louisiana Chapter directly. Please email: fhs@frenchheritagesociety.org

Events

The Great Churches of Paris – The Series with Russell Kelley

Thursday, January 12 - Thursday, February 16

Russell Kelley Returns! A Special Offer for FHS members from the AF-Chicago. The Great Churches of Paris - The Series Every Thursday from January ... Read More >

Chicago-Midwest Chapter: Bouillon Dansant Gala

Friday, February 3, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Chicago Chapter of French Heritage Society invites you to celebrate at its Fourth Annual Gala - an 18th century-style French country Fète!

SOLD OUT: Palm Beach Gala Dinner

Sunday, February 19, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

We invite you to join us for an elegant evening in celebration of French heritage and joie de vivre at our Annual Palm Beach Gala Dinner on Sunday, February 19th, 2023, at Club Colette. We will toast French Heritage Society’s achievements at the first major event of 2023, which is always a particularly festive gathering.

Northern California: Cocktails and Camaraderie

Sunday, February 26, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Northern California Chapter of French Heritage Society cordially invites you to a cocktail party hosted by Julie and David Helfrinch in their Presidio Heights residence.

Grants