The American Revolution: A World War was a ground breaking exhibition that ran at the National Museum of American History during the summer of 2019. The exhibition examined the 1781 victory at Yorktown and the Franco-American partnership that made it possible. The centerpiece of the exhibition included two paintings created by Louis-Nicolas van Blarenberghe as […]
Celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of Notre-Dame de Paris and hope for its future after the tragic fire, a unique concert featuring Johann Vexo, organist at Notre-Dame de Paris took place at the National Shrine of the Immaculate conception on April 26, 2019. The French-American Cultural Foundation in conjunction with the Embassy of France […]
On April 1, 2019, The French-American Cultural Foundation was honored to host a reception for Ambassador Gérard Araud and his service of five years as French Ambassador to the US.
On March 21, 2019, the French-American Cultural Foundation partnered with Ambassador Gérard Araud, the Embassy of France, Enterprise, Goût de France/Good France, Maison Française, Saks Fifth Avenue and The Washington Ballet for an incredible evening.
On November 15, 2017, the French-American Cultural Foundation and the National WWI Museum and Memorial hosted a symposium and lunch at the French Embassy’s La Maison Française as a part of the 1917-2017 WWI Centenary observances marking the US entry into the Great War.
On November 15, 2017, The French-American Cultural Foundation hosted Jazz Meets France at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. The concert celebrated the lives and music of the WWI jazzmen-soldiers, also known as the Harlem Hell Fighters.
On April 20th, 2017, the French-American Cultural Foundation partnered with the National Archives and the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, to present a discussion on French involvement in the Revolutionary War and early America.
On March 29, 2017, the French-American Cultural Foundation co-hosted a special preview of Cézanne et moi.
On March 28th, 2017, friends and supporters of the French-American Cultural Foundation enjoyed an “Evening of Art and Cabaret” at the Phillips Collection.
On November 30, 2016, the distinguished Lafayette Prize was awarded to Marguerite and H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest at the Residence of France.
