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.

Michael Harold and Pierre Villere are the current Louisiana Chapter Co-Chairmen. please contact FHS Programs and Membership Officer Benjamin Wells.

Events

Philadelphia Chapter: The Basilica of Vezelay

Tuesday, May 7, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Please join French Heritage Society's Philadelphia Chapter on May 7 at the Acorn Club for a fascinating luncheon with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France.

New York Chapter: The Basilica of Vezelay

Thursday, May 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please join French Heritage Society’s New York Chapter on May 9 at a private club in Manhattan for a fascinating evening with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France, followed by a wine reception.

Boston Chapter: The Basilica of Vezelay

Saturday, May 11, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Please join French Heritage Society's Boston Chapter on May 11 at the Concord School of Philosophy on the grounds of the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House for a fascinating evening with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France, followed by a champagne reception.

Paris Chapter: Visit to the Peruvian Embassy in Paris

Monday, May 13, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Paris Chapter invites you to an exceptional visit of the Peruvian Embassy in Paris, located in the Hôtel Lafont de la Vernède. This private mansion is a masterpiece of the Belle Epoque, with a succession of reception rooms, a loggia and a dining room featuring exceptional stained-glass windows.

Grants