The Northern California Chapter organizes a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year to highlight the accomplishments of FHS in France and the U.S. The year begins with our traditional Fête des Rois celebrated at the residence of the French Consul General. Other events include dinners in private homes. Private Docent Tours and lunches are organized at leading museums offering exhibitions of French art. French Heritage Society serves as a Cultural Sponsor of the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, bringing reknown speakers such as Princess Michael of Kent and Archduke Dr. Géza von Habsburg for special lectures.
Proceeds from the Chapter’s events are dedicated to specific projects. In 2013 it was towards the restoration of the Salon Doré, located in the San Francisco Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum. For 2014, all chapters have joined together in giving a grant to the French-American Memorial Hospital at Saint-Lô. In addition, Northern California Chapter funds will be dedicated to the restoration of Château de La Celle Saint Cloud.
Our chapter will mark the fifth year of a student essay program for local high school students to write about the importance of preserving French culture... on both sides of the Atlantic.
Dori Bonn and Patsy Seidler are Co-Chairmen of the Northern California Chapter
For further information please email Dori Bonn directly at dbonn1@earthlink.net
Fête des Rois 2015
Please join us for the Fête des Rois, a celebration begun by French Kings centuries ago. Today friends gather and follow the tradition by ending the evening with the galettes des rois. Those who find the token become "King of the Day.”
Honored Guest: Pauline Carmona
French Consul General de San Francisco
Honored Guest: Pauline Carmona
French Consul General de San Francisco
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
6:00-8:00 PM
6:00-8:00 PM
Hosted by Elizabeth Barlow and Stephen McClellan
Please email fhs@frenchheritagesociety.org for registration instructions if interested.
Proceeds of this evening will benefit restoration of Chateau de la Celle Saint Cloud.
French Heritage Society wishes to thank LA BOULANGE for their generous support.
French Heritage Society wishes to thank LA BOULANGE for their generous support.
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