Last chance to book your place at the Huguenot Library workshops on 21 May - please contact our librarian at [email protected] by Weds 8 May. Full details can be located under the heading 'News and Events' at huguenotsociety.org.uk
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In April of 1680 the ship Richmond arrived in Charleston, America with 45 French Protestants (Huguenots) on board. In 1687, a church was built in Charleston. About 450 Huguenots had settled in the environs of South Carolina by 1700.
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We had a successful AGM today at Marsh’s Library. We even had a few people join us online. Fascinating lecture by Ed O’Byrne on the shipwreck of the cargo vessel ‘Recovery’.

A reminder that our Annual General Meeting is at Marsh's Library on 20th April at 11:30am.
Coffee and biscuits at 11:00. Our AGM Lecture is 'The lost cargo of La Touche & Charlemont' given by Edmond O’Byrne.
Pop along, join the Society and enjoy the lecture.

The International Museum of the Reformation opened on 15 April 2005. It is housed in an area of La Maison Mallet, an eighteenth century dwelling, where the Genevans adopted the Reformation having voted for the Reform in 1536.museeprotestant.org/en/notice/le-m…

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Sign up for our workshop on 21 May in two sessions at 11 am and 2 pm at The Huguenot Library, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DU. It is open to all. Training sessions on how to use the society's electronic resources will also be given. Email the Librarian at [email protected].

bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… live interview Huguenot Museum with #nationaltrust curator Becky Wallis handling a bed warmer from the Lethieullier dolls' house

A lovely museum to visit anytime but especially good to take children to during the school holidays

The Huguenot Society recently launched a new annual bursary to support and encourage research into Huguenot individuals and communities. The deadline for 2024 is 30 April. Please go to the Society’s website to download an application form. huguenotsociety.org.uk #twitterstorians

The Huguenot Society For further details do go to the Huguenot Society website huguenotsociety.org.uk

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A dolls' house year! Visit #windsorcastle and then Rochester #huguenot_museum on 1st June when Kathryn Jones will speak about #queenmarysdollshouse

Everywhere in the house preparations for Easter and signs of spring abound!

We are opening an hour early, from 11am on Easter Sunday, and we shall be rewarding all guests who come wearing Easter bonnets with hot cross buns.