Honoring the past.
Celebrating the present.
Building for the future.
A note regarding the COVID-19 crisis
During these unprecedented times, the French-American Cultural Foundation has not allowed grass to grow under our feet. Having the time to read, think, confer, and consider has only confirmed the broad range of our programming possibilities.
Today’s interpretation of “culture” allows us to expand potential topics of discussion to Artificial Intelligence, Art, Cuisine, Dance, History, Horticulture, Innovation, Music, Science, Space, and Wine, to name a few. Stay tuned as we announce new events – both live (when deemed wise) and virtual – as we adventure down the rich and storied path of the historic relationship between America and its first friend, France.
En cette période difficile, la Fondation n’a pas perdu de temps. Ayant eu le temps, ces derniers mois, de lire, penser, conférer, et considérer n’a fait que confirmer la grande gamme de possibilités en ce qui concerne notre programmation.
La “culture,” telle qu’elle est interprétée de nos jours, nous permets d’aborder de nouveaux sujets de discussion, tels que l’intelligence artificielle, l’art, la cuisine, la dance, l’histoire, l’horticulture, l’innovation, la musique, la science, l’espace, et le vin, parmi tant d’autres. Restez à l’écoute, car nous allons bientôt annoncer de nouveaux programmes – tenus en direct et virtuellement – en poursuivant notre découverte des relations riches d’histoire entre les Étas Unis et sa première amie, la France.
End of the war, beginning of new roles for women
The extraordinary circumstances of WWII opened the door to wider roles for women, as this article shows through the experience of a unit of ambulance drivers.
Flame of Liberty
In 1989, the Flame of Liberty (Flamme de la Liberté) was presented to the city of Paris as a symbol of the Franco-American friendship.
The French-American Cultural Foundation mourns the passing of Buffy Cafritz
As Chairman Connie Milstein’s first recruit to the renewed F-ACF board, Buffy Cafritz’s wisdom and guidance were indispensable in the early period of the Foundation’s transition. Her local, national, and international perspective — gained from decades of charitable activity — will continue to be felt, even in her absence.
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.
La fondation pour la culture franco-américaine se dévoue au développement et l’amélioration des partenariats entre la France et les États Unis, à travers des initiatives dans les arts, les entreprises, et les sciences. Nous célébrons les valeurs culturelles que ces deux pays partagent et un mode de vie qui souligne l’indépendance, la créativité, et l’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!
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End of the war, beginning of new roles for women
The extraordinary circumstances of WWII opened the door to wider roles for women, as this article shows through the experience of a unit of ambulance drivers.
Flame of Liberty
In 1989, the Flame of Liberty (Flamme de la Liberté) was presented to the city of Paris as a symbol of the Franco-American friendship.
The French-American Cultural Foundation mourns the passing of Buffy Cafritz
As Chairman Connie Milstein’s first recruit to the renewed F-ACF board, Buffy Cafritz’s wisdom and guidance were indispensable in the early period of the Foundation’s transition. Her local, national, and international perspective — gained from decades of charitable activity — will continue to be felt, even in her absence.