Huguenot Happenings
The Huguenot Ancestor of George Washington
The Society remembers the Huguenot ancestor of George Washington.
Hunting Huguenot Treasures with the SCHS
The expert team met today in preparation for the Fête exhibit.
Francis Marion and the Snow’s Island Community
Marion’s Men were brought to life by Dr. Smith
Launched Today: 2024 Book Sale to Benefit the Archives and Collection
All proceeds to benefit the Society’s Archives and Collection.
Such a good sport! The Ville de Nantes caméllia never disappoints.
The Ville de Nantes camellia is in full bloom.
A Dashing Adventure: the narrative of Francis Gottier De Liesseline
Today’s Educational Hour recalled the heroic story of two Huguenot descendants and their contribution to the success of the patriots in the Revolutionary War.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it… the Society’s Rick Wilson in today’s The Post and Courier with the story of his recent family trip to France celebrating their Huguenot ancestry.
Ancestral Pilgrimage with the Society’s Rick Wilson.
Huguenot Cemetery Discovery
Before and after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, thousands of French Protestants (Huguenots) fled France in search of a safe place to practice their religious beliefs freely. Ireland was one of many places of refuge and about 5,000 Huguenot refugees ended up settling there.