Past Highlights

  • The Marquis: Lafayette Reconsidered, luncheon lecture by author Laura Auricchio
  • Philadelphia Bastille Day Party
  • Gala dinner at Ardrossan, the Main Line estate in Beaux Arts style of the Scott family
  • Papier Peints, the Vogue of French Mural Decors in America: Trendsetters from Thomas Jefferson to Henry du Pont, lecture by Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz
  • A lecture series about Benjamin Franklin in France

The Philadelphia Chapter organizes a variety of cultural and social events for its members throughout the year in order to raise funds for restorations projects that were voted by the FHS Board members. The current projects are listed below in bold.

Julia Ward and Anne Munch Jensen are the current Philadelphia Chapter Co-Chairmen. For further information or to learn more about Membership, please contact the Philadelphia Chapter directly. Please email: fhs@frenchheritagesociety.org

Photos: Philadelphia Bastille Day celebration.

Events

Atlanta Chapter: History of the Louvre

Tuesday, March 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Atlanta Chapter and Spalding and Lewis Nix invite you to a cocktail culturel exploring the history of the world's most famous museum.Proceeds from this event ... Read More >

Two passionate creators will introduce us to their restoration and creation workshop for gilding. Bruno Toupry is a Master Craftsman. Trained by master gilders ... Read More >

Sixth Annual FHS Book Award Ceremony

Wednesday, April 12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebrate the winner of the sixth edition of the FHS Book Award. The event will feature a book-signing and moderated discussion with the author, followed ... Read More >

The co-chairs of the Boston Chapter of French Heritage Society invite you to a special visit of the newly opened French Salon at the Museum ... Read More >

Grants

  • The Rodin Museum of Philadelphia
  • Joan of Arc statue, Philadelphia
  • The Katrina Heritage Rescue Fund
  • Apotheosis of Saint Louis, MO
  • Abbaye de Reigny, France
  • Château de Caumale, France
  • Temple de Château-Thierry, France
  • Silversmith House, Philadelphia
  • Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
  • Degas House, LA