New York Chapter
The New York Chapter organizes a variety of cultural and social events for its members throughout the year. Past highlights have included special receptions at the French Consulate; a private visit to Old Westbury gardens; and Monticello Curator Susan Stein's lecture on "Thomas Jefferson's Years in France" at the Annual Gala Dinner at the Union Club. Proceeds from Chapter benefits are designated for specific grants which members have voted to support. The New York Chapter has raised funds for restoration projects at the Petite Malmaison and the Château de La Roche Courbon in France, as well as for the Morris Jumel Mansion and New York City Hall. Future Chapter events are being planned in order to support a significant grant to the French Consulate in New York.
Guy Robinson and Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt are Co-Chairmen of French Heritage Society's New York Chapter.
For further information or to learn more about Membership, please contact the New York Chapter directly.
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“Château de Fontainebleau: Five Hundred Years of Royal Taste in Architecture and Design”
Wednesday, February 29: 7pm
Lecture, followed by a Reception: Presentation by David Garrard Lowe: on the legendary "Château de Fontainebleau: Five Hundred Years of Royal Taste in Architecture and Design"
With the participation of the Beaux Arts Alliance
$50 non-members, $35 members; Cultural Services of the French Embassy, 972 Fifth Avenue between 78th and 79th Streets
“The Glory of French Cathedrals”
Monday, March 26
6:30 PM
Lecture by David Garrard Lowe on "The Glory of French Cathedrals"
With the participation of the Beaux Arts Alliance
$50 non-members, $35 members; Church of the Resurrection, 115 East 74th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues
“Discovering New York’s Magnificent Huguenot Heritage”
Tuesday, April 10: 6:30pm
Lecture by David Garrard Lowe on "Discovering New York's Magnificent Huguenot Heritage", with introductory remarks by the Rector Nigel Massey.
With the participation of the Beaux Arts Alliance and the Hugenot Society of America
$50 non-members, $35 members, Eglise Française du St. Esprit, 109 East 60th Street
Benefit Dinner and Concert
Monday, April 30
SAVE THE DATE: Benefit Dinner and Concert in partnership with the Fondation Royaumont, with the participation of internationally acclaimed French Opera singer, Natalie Dessay, and soprano Chiara Skerath
Private residence, Upper East Side, details to follow including price
Champs-sur-Marne: From a 19th-century Banker’s Dream to the Emergency Restoration of an 18th-century Château.
Lecture TBC, Thursday, April 26
Presentation, followed by a Reception: Jean-Christophe Simon, French State Architect and Urbanist: "Champs-sur-Marne: From a 19th-century Banker's Dream to the Emergency Restoration of an 18th-century Château." Mr. Simon will show and discuss current restorations at the beautiful early 18th-century Château Champs-sur-Marne near Paris. Work has been undertaken by Mr. Simon himself and the National Monuments Center which owns and operates over 100 monuments in France, including the towers of Notre Dame and the Sainte Chapelle in Paris, Mont Saint Michel abbey, and other renowned monuments throughout all of France.
In Partnership with the French Institute Alliance Française in NY, the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, and with the participation of the Beaux Arts Alliance.
$50 non-members, $35 members, Venue to be confirmed, please contact the FHS office for more information at (212)759-6846 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
“Château de Fontainebleau: Five Hundred Years of Royal Taste in Architecture and Design” at the Spring Show NYC
Saturday, May 5: 3:30pm
Lecture by David Garrard Lowe: "Château de Fontainebleau: Five Hundred Years of Royal Taste in Architecture and Design" at The Spring Show NYC at The Armory on Park Ave., presented by FHS in partnership with the Art and Antique Dealers of America: www.springshownyc.com
Members FHS's NY Chapter will receive a VIP pass for two people that includes the Spring Show's Opening Night Preview, entrance the entire show including all lectures (seating on a first come basis), and other exclusive VIP programming. Members from other FHS chapters and members of Beaux Arts Alliance may obtain passes by calling the FHS office at 212-759-6846.