About Us
French Heritage Society aims to ensure that the treasures of French architectural and cultural heritage survive to delight, educate and inspire future generations. Our headquarters is in New York City and we have an office in Paris and 10 chapters throughout the United States and one in Paris.
Our History
Founded in 1982 as the Friends of Vieilles Maisons Françaises, French Heritage Society (FHS) became one of the first “American Friends” charitable organizations, a model that has flourished in years since to protect cultural treasures around the world.
Our History
Founded in 1982 as the Friends of Vieilles Maisons Françaises, French Heritage Society (FHS) became one of the first “American Friends” charitable organizations, a model that has flourished in years since to protect cultural treasures around the world.
Our Chapters
Our shared passion brings members together through our 11 chapters in the United States and France, not just to further our mission, but also to celebrate the French art de vivre.
Leadership & Staff
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Elizabeth F. Stribling
Chairman
Denis de Kergorlay
President
Timothy Corrigan
Vice-Chairman
Michèle le Menestrel-Ullrich
Founding President
Kazie Metzger Harvey
Treasurer
David M. Gray
Assistant Treasurer
Jennifer Herlein
Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERS
CeCe Black
Christian Draz
Claudette Eleini
Jennifer Farrell
Ronald Lee Fleming
Elisa Fredrickson
Rosann Gutman
Brenda Howard
Alexandre Ippolito
Dena Kaye
Christina Kazis Sayare
Isabelle de Laroullière
Sarah de Lencquesaing
Silvina Leone
Liz McDermott Barnes
Juan Pablo Molyneux
Michel Moscovici
Maureen M. Nash
George P. Sape
Jean Shafiroff
Cassandra Surer
Ann Van Ness
Jacqueline Wilson
Honorary Directors
Pierre-Antoine Gatier
Inspecteur Général des Monuments Historiques, Architecte en Chef des
Monuments Historiques
Vicomte Geoffroy de Longuemar
Président, Comité des Parcs et Jardins de France
Olivier de Lorgeril
Président, La Demeure Historique
Xavier Marin
Président, Vieilles Maisons Françaises
Didier Repellin
Ancien Inspecteur Général des Monuments Historiques, Ancien Architecte en Chef des Monuments Historiques
Marie-Sol de La Tour d’Auvergne
President Emeritus, FHS
Didier Wirth
Président, La Fondation des Parcs et Jardins de France
Staff
Jennifer Herlein
NEW YORK
Melissa Bergholz
Natalie May
Benjamin Wells
PARIS
Victoria Estivalèzes
Lou-Anne Goussu
Samantha Kohli-Brisolier
(Education and Grants)
