Honoring the past.
Celebrating the present.
Building for the future.
Vingt Questions with Mount Vernon President and CEO Douglas Bradburn
To mark President Washington’s birthday, we asked Douglas Bradburn, President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, to share his thoughts on what he treasures about the history and culture of our two countries.
Meet Our Board: Peter Selfridge
It was the heroes of the American Revolution, American and French alike, who fed Peter’s young imagination and ultimately led him to a career in international affairs — a career that also serendipitously afforded him an opportunity to pursue interests in French history and culture.
Book Highlight: Ze French Do It Better, A Lifestyle Guide
“Ze French Do It Better: A Lifestyle Guide” is a witty insider guide to life in France. The book was recently reviewed for Bonjour Paris.
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. Mount Vernon held 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
France and the American Revolution: At War and at Peace’
The French-American Cultural Foundation, the French Embassy, and The National Museum of American History joined forces to produce an insightful seminar with leading experts and a groundbreaking new exhibition on the American Revolution.
News
Vingt Questions with Mount Vernon President and CEO Douglas Bradburn
To mark President Washington’s birthday, we asked Douglas Bradburn, President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, to share his thoughts on what he treasures about the history and culture of our two countries.
Meet Our Board: Peter Selfridge
It was the heroes of the American Revolution, American and French alike, who fed Peter’s young imagination and ultimately led him to a career in international affairs — a career that also serendipitously afforded him an opportunity to pursue interests in French history and culture.
Book Highlight: Ze French Do It Better, A Lifestyle Guide
“Ze French Do It Better: A Lifestyle Guide” is a witty insider guide to life in France. The book was recently reviewed for Bonjour Paris.