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 FHS Programs and Membership Officer Benjamin Wells.
Photos: Philadelphia Bastille Day celebration.
Events
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.
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.
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.
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
- 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- Château de By, France
- Château de la Rongère, France
- Château du Clos de Vougeot, France
- Village of Bourbonnais, IL
- Château de Donjeux Gardens, France
- Château de Balzac, France
- Bolduc House, MO
- 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