William Adair founded Gold Leaf Studios in Washington, D.C. He is an internationally recognized authority on frame fabrication, conservation, gilding, and large-scale architectural gilding. William shared his favorite things about France and the United States for this installment of Vingt Questions.
Madame Clicquot, the “Grande Dame of Champagne,” took the reins of her husband’s wine business when she was widowed at the age of 27, despite the fact that women could not work or have a bank account at the time. However, under her leadership, she revolutionized the world of champagne — and her dreams were big.
In the late 1800s, French-American immigrants to the United States from Quebec were considered to be a threat because of their language and Roman Catholic beliefs. In his new book, David Vermette tells the stories of these individuals and families.
Julie Kent and Victor Barbee of The Washington Ballet share their thoughts on what they love about French-American culture.
This is a wonderful message of unity from Ambassador Philippe Étienne. Here’s to the continuation of the vibrant French-American relationship in 2020.
A Francophile since his teenage years, French-American Cultural Foundation board member Aaron Lewis has spent the last decade and a half in a dream job, one that has engaged another youthful passion of his, space travel.
Happy New Year! Bonne année! We wish you a new year filled with peace and happiness.
Happy Holidays! Joyeuses fêtes! Best wishes from the board and staff of the French-American Cultural Foundation for a wonderful holiday season.
During a private dinner at the National Archives in Paris on September 19, 2019, guests were treated to a special performance by “Garde républicaine.” The dinner was part of a conference hosted by Mount Vernon.
New York Times writer Elaine Sciolino’s book, “The Seine: The River That Made Paris,” explores the famous river “through its rich history and lively characters: a bargewoman, a riverbank bookseller, a houseboat dweller, a famous cinematographer known for capturing the river’s light.”
