The French-American Cultural Foundation is committed to advancing and enhancing partnerships between France and America through initiatives in the arts, business, and sciences. We celebrate our shared culture and a way of life that emphasizes independence, creativity, and excellence.
Cur Non? Pourquoi Pas? Why Not?
The Marquis de Lafayette, who served the Continental Army with distinction during the American Revolutionary War, was born of a family whose coat of arms bore the Latin words “Cur Non” or “Why Not?” These are words we at the French-American Cultural Foundation live by as we celebrate with “joie de vivre” our countries’ rich heritage and exciting future!
Spotlight
Together with Notre-Dame de Paris
Celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of Notre-Dame de Paris and hope for its future after the tragic fire, The French-American Cultural Foundation was part of a special concert held on April 26th in support of restoration efforts. We are proud to support the current fundraising drive. If you would like to make a donation you can do so at:
Friends of Notre Dame: You can donate online using a credit card or PayPal, or by sending a check in the mail.
La Fondation du patrimoine: The French Heritage Foundation is accepting tax-deductible donations online via credit card to contribute to rebuilding the cathedral.
Partner Spotlight: Mount Vernon
The French-American Cultural Foundation is partnered with some of the world’s most important historical sites and esteemed institutions. On the May 15th, Mount Vernon will be holding a unique lecture by Library Research Fellow Iris de Rode on the recently discovered letters between George Washington and unsung revolutionary hero Francois-Jean de Chastellux.
Past Events
Jazz Meets France Concert
On November 15, 2017, The French-American Cultural Foundation was honored to host “JAZZ MEETS FRANCE” at the Lisner Auditorium, a concert celebrating the lives and music of the WW1 jazzmen-soldiers, the Harlem Hell Fighters.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
News
Veterans Day 2019
Today, and every day, we honor veterans from the United States and France who have served side by side to defend freedom around the world. We say thank you to the military and their families on both sides of the Atlantic for their work and sacrifice in the past, today and tomorrow.
Book Highlight: “The Europeans: Three Lives and the Making of a Cosmopolitan Culture”
In today’s world where technological advancements are rapidly and significantly changing society on a continual basis, it’s hard to imagine a time when rail travel and mass book production were drivers of cultural globalization. In his latest book, The Europeans: Three Lives and the Making of a Cosmopolitan Culture, author Orlando Figes explores how European
A real-life approach to learning French
innerFrench is a fun and immersive way to learn how to speak and think in French. Created by Hugo Cotton, the program features interactive methods to learn French grammar and vocabulary, which can be tough at times. On their website, there are podcast episodes discussing everything from Islamophobia in France, to the Tour de France,