Upcoming Conferences & Workshops


Fall Conference at the American-Canadian Genealogical Society

Our Fall Conference is in its final planning stages.  Please check back often for upcoming details.

 

July 3, 2008 marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of Québec City


Québec 2008In 2008, the Province of Québec will be engaged in a year-long, International celebration of the 400th anniversary of its founding by the French Explorer, Samuel de Champlain.

 

 

Local Events:

Nous sommes ici! We are here!
A Celebration of Manchester's Franco-American Heritage
In the Henry Melville Fuller State Theatre Gallery at the Millyard Museum April 12, 2008 to January 3, 2009 www.manchesterhistoric.org
"Je t'aime Laconia" Exhibit (Celebrating French Canadian culture in Laconia) Laconia Public Library May 21-November 1, 2008 www.laconiahistorical.org
"Partir pour les etas"/
Leaving for the States
Franco-American Centre Year-long 2008 exhibit www.francoamericancentrenh.com

Links:


 Local Events- Something for Everyone!


Radio Broadcasts:
Dimanche - Samedi  L'Air du temps, WUMB, Boston, MA (www.wumb.org)
Dimanche - Samedi  Canal Academie, Paris, FR (www.canalacademie.com)
Dimanche - Samedi  Couleur France, Paris, FR (www.couleurfrance.net)
Dimanche - Samedi  Radio France Internationale, Paris, FR (www.rfi.fr)
Dimanche 08:30-09:30 Salut! Bonjour! WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI (www.wnri.com)
Dimanche 09:00-11:00 La Revue Francaise, WEZR 1240 AM, Auburn, ME (www.cnn1240.com)
Dimanche 09:00-12:00 Chez Nous, WFEA 1370 AM, Manch ester, NH (603-669-5777)
Dimanche 12:00-14:00 L'Echo Musical, WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI (www.wnri.com)
Dimanche 17:00 -1 8:00 L'Heure Francaise, WHTB 1400 AM, Fall River, MA (508-677-1400)
Dimanche 17:00-19:00 Your French Connection, WUML 91.5 FM, Lowell, MA (www.wuml.org)
Lundi 06:00-08:00 French Toast, WMBR 88.1 FM, Cambridge, MA (wmbr.org)
Samedi 11:00-13:00 L'Echo Musical, WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI (www.wnri.com)
Samedi 12:00-14:00 L'Heure Francaise, WCUW 91.3 FM, Worcester, MA (www.wcuw.com)

11/13-8/10 Exhibit: Lafayette: French Founding Father @ NYHS, NYC, NY (www.nyhistory.org)
1/01-12/31 400eme anniversaire de Quebec (QC) (www.monquebec2008.com)
 


 

New England Regional Genealogical Conference

Discovering Family Treasures

22-26 April 2009
Manchester, New Hampshire

Join us April 22-26, 2009, in Manchester, for the

10th New England Regional Genealogical Conference!
 

Visit the 2009 Conference Site!

 


Laconia Historical and Museum Society

July 12- Genealogy Workshop

Learn how to trace your ancestors using local resources.  Denis Joyal, director of the American-Canadian Genealogical Society, Manchester NH,  will be on hand to teach you genealogy techniques, review resources available at the ACGS, and introduce you to the primary and secondary sources available for tracing your ancestors from Laconia.

Location: Laconia Public Library, Rotary Hall (located on the lower level)
Date: Saturday July 12, 2008
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Admission: Free to LHMS members.  $10 for non members. 
Contact: 603.527.1278

 


Franco American Centre

52 Concord St.
Manchester, NH 03101

Phone (603) 669-4045
Fax (603) 669-0644

Click http://www.francoamericancentrenh.com/calendar.html for the calendar of events.

July

11th:    Please join us for our annual Bastille Day celebration, "La Cave aux Vins!" Our committee is busy planning a wonderful evening for our guests including a wine and beer tasting, $5,000 raffle, music, and food. Ticket sales for the $5,000 raffle are of course the main event and discounted "event only" tickets are available to those who do not wish to participate in the raffle.

   The event will be at,  Baribeau Estate 475 New Boston Road Bedford, NH from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
                           (Please click the address for directions from the FAC to the event)
Raffle Ticket: $100 (Admits 2 guests into the event) Event-Only Ticket: $30  (No raffle ticket) For ticket sales, please contact the Centre or a board member. If you have questions regarding the event, please call the Centre at 669-4045.

 
15th:   Cinema Mardi    /    "Hop" showing at 2:00 and 7:00 PM

August
 

9th:   Manchester Community Market is now accepting vendor enrollment. Please download our vendor Contract.pdf.
19th:
    Cinema Mardi   / "Mon meilleur ami" showing at 2:00 and 7:00 PM
22nd:   Music Tour 7:00 PM at the FAC
29th:    Franco-American Golf Tournament *Contact Ed Girard for sponsorship opportunities at (603) 622-8140


Manchester Historic Association

Millyard Museum
200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 622-7531

Research Center
129 Amherst Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 622-7531

Click here for an updated calendar of events.

 

Nous sommes ici! We are here!
A Celebration of Manchester's Franco-American Heritage

On view from April 12, 2008 to January 3, 2009
In the Henry Melville Fuller State Theatre Gallery
at the Millyard Museum
Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.