Searching for 350 American Women Volunteers

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Searching for 350 American Women Volunteers

Meet historian Elodie Moriau. Elodie Moriau has conducted research for the Franco-American Museum of Blérancourt since her time at the University of Paris La Sorbonne, studying American History in 2021. For the last few weeks, she has been investigating the stories of the 350 remarkable American women who volunteered alongside Anne Morgan and joined the Comité Americain pour les Régions Dévastés (CARD – American Committee for Devastated Regions) during the First World War in France.

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American Friends of Blérancourt trustee Miles Morgan Honored with Renaissance Française's Medal→

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American Friends of Blérancourt trustee Miles Morgan Honored with Renaissance Française's Medal

Last November 1st, on the day of his 95th birthday, the American chapter of La Renaissance Française, a century-old French organization, celebrated Miles Morgan at the Residence of the Ambassador of France to the United States in Washington D.C. La Renaissance Française and bestowed upon him its highest honor.

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2023 Annual Gala in New York: Women for Peace

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2023 Annual Gala in New York: Women for Peace

At a time when conflicts and divisions are multiplying, the 2023 American Friends of the Franco-American Museum, Chateau de Blérancourt gala dinner recognized two American leaders, women who personify the quest for peace and resolution: Ambassador Melanne Verveer and General Rose Keravuori.

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2019 Annual Gala in New York

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2019 Annual Gala in New York

On November 8, 2019, French philanthropist and art expert Hélène David-Weill was awarded the 2019 Anne Morgan’s Women of Courage Award at the American Friends of Blérancourt Annual Gala in New York.

While women leaders, artists, chefs, and entrepreneurs were honored throughout the evening, the American Friends of Blérancourt also recognized the men who have promoted not only the memory of Anne Morgan—who donated her home in France to become the only Franco-American Museum—but who also strongly believe in a world of equal opportunities and diversity. Among them is Jay R. Paul, a former publicist and a member of the board of AFB upon whom was bestowed the Château de Blérancourt Award.

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An Evening of Snow in Palm Beach to Celebrate the AFB Franco-American Fellowship

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An Evening of Snow in Palm Beach to Celebrate the AFB Franco-American Fellowship

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, Franck Laverdin, Chairman of the American Friends of Blérancourt (AFB), and Dorothea de La Houssaye, President of AFB, welcomed guests to an all-white attire dinner fundraiser to benefit its Blérancourt Fellowship at the Fritz Gallery with the support of Wendy Fritz, owner and Art Director of Fritz Gallery. The juxtaposition of the event’s theme, to artist Helmut Koller’s lifelike animal masterpieces that are on display, transformed the space into a private snowy jungle.

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