News and Announcements

2 – 4 October 2025

The 90^th Congress of The National Huguenot Society

Will Be held in Jacksonville, Florida

“Come and Enjoy the Stay”

The Huguenot Society of Florida
Cordially Invites You to Come Enjoy the Stay
The 90th Annual Congress
of the National Huguenot Society

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville, JTB/Deerwood Park, 9745 Gate Parkway N, Jacksonville, FL
Rooms available October 1 – 5, 2025
for $139/night plus applicable state and local taxes
See the Call to Congress for Schedules and Events

Registration Form

Schedule of Events

The State Credentials form has been added to the Members Only Area of the website.

Jacqueline Wells Dickey Scholarship

      From among all applicants for the award, the Jacqueline Wells Dickey Scholarship winner for 2025 is Ms. Ava Caroline Trussell. Ms. Trussell is a member of The Huguenot Society of Georgia and a lineal descendant of Nicholas Lanier.  Ms. Trussell is currently a junior at the University of Georgia majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Political Science, intending to attend law school after her graduation.  She served as State President of the Georgia Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and is active in Student Government and the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.  She also works as a Tour Guide for UGA visitors and volunteers with the Athens Area Humane Society.  Ms. Trussell will receive a $5000 scholarship.

Lois Leffler Walker Scholarship Assist Award

     The Lois Lefler Walker Scholarship Assist Award winners for 2025 are David Crossan, Jr., Paul-Christian Dubois-Weber, Natalie Franks, Christopher William Wimberly, Jr., and Pascal Young.

Mr. David Crossan, Jr., is a member of The Huguenot Society of Delaware and a lineal descendant of Nicholas Gaylard.  He is a junior at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, majoring in Accounting and Data Analysis.  He was captain of his high school basketball team and has coached youth basketball.  He also works part-time as a DoorDash driver.

Mr. Paul-Christian DuBois-Weber is a member of The Huguenot Society of Florida and a lineal descendant of Louis DuBois.   He is a senior at the University of Florida majoring in Aerospace Engineering.  He was part of the audio-visual team which fabricated and installed part of the new Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic Ride at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe.  He has worked as a sailing instructor, most recently as Head, for many years and is an Eagle Scout.

Ms. Natalie Franks is a junior at Colorado State University majoring in Interior Architecture and Design with a focus area in Psychology.    She says, “I want to have a positive impact on my community by creating spaces where people can be comfortable and that bring them joy.”  She has worked as a graphic designer for a church and also in retail.

Mr. Christopher William Wimberly, Jr., is a sophomore in the University of South Carolina Honors College majoring in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry.  He is a member of the PreMed Society and a member of the USC club tennis team.  He has worked as a SC State House Senate Page and has held customer-facing positions in food service.

Ms. Pascal Young is a junior at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, majoring in Language and Literature with a concentration in Creative Writing.  She deeply engaged with two campus publications.  She works as a private tutor and has been a camp counselor and a line cook.

Details about the scholarships and contests can be found at College and Postgraduate Student Scholarships and Annual Youth Contest.

President Jo Lee Pott and the Officers of the National Huguenot Society ask you join them for our Semi-annual Meeting of your Society.

Please join us in Washington, D. C., on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Doors open 12:45 p.m., The Army and Navy Club (John Paul Jones / Iwo Jima Room).

Reservation from here (reserve your spot by March 31).

President Jo Lee Pott and the Officers of the National Huguenot Society ask you to save the date for our Semi-annual Meeting of your Society.

Please join us in Washington, D. C., on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Watch this space for the call and reservation form.

3 – 5 October 2024

The 89^th Congress of The National Huguenot Society

Will Be held in San Antonio, Texas on the #1 attraction:

< The San Antonio River Walk

The Hotel Contessa – 306 W. Market Street, San Antonio >

Come see the second most populous city in Texas. A city known for its rich history and modern attractions. A city with more than 300 years of history right at your doorstep. An ideal city to walk, San Antonio is home to some of the finest art museums, historical monuments, and delightful amusement parks. The river walk in Downtown San Antonio is beautiful beyond words and a complete charm. We have the iconic Hotel Contessa just for you.

There is The Alamo, the Natural Bridge Cavern, the San Antonio Missions, the San Fernando Cathedral, The San Antonio Museum, and the Japanese Tea Garden.

We have so much to show you in San Antonio as the home office of the National Huguenot Society. Come take a look for yourself.

Registration Form

The State Credentials form has been added to the Members Only Area of the website.

Jacqueline Wells Dickey Scholarship

      From among all applicants for the award, Mr. Jacob Gould is the 2024 winner of the Jacqueline Wells Dickey Scholarship. Mr. Gould is a junior majoring in Business Administration at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He has a 3.938 GPA. Mr. Gould is a member of the National Huguenot Society of Alabama and a descendant of David des Marets. He is engaged as a leader of Young Life, encouraging high school students in their faith journey. Mr. Gould will receive a $5000 scholarship.

Lois Leffler Walker Scholarship Assist Award

      From among all applicants for the award, Mr. David Crossan is the 2024 winner of the Lois Leffler Walker Scholarship Assist Award.  Mr. Crossan is a junior majoring in Accounting at Liberty University. He has a 3.93 GPA. Mr. Crossan is a member of the National Huguenot Society of Delaware and a descendant of Nicholas Gaylard.

Youth Contest Winners

(Further details can be found in the Spring 2024 Cross of Languedoc.)

Level 1 – Grades 2-4

Marilyn Smiley, Grade 3, of North Carolina. “We will not have to be controlled by the government for the Word of our God shall stand forever” – 1^st place award of $100.

Level 2 – Grades 5-8

Will Crossan, Grade 8, of Delaware. “Why I Am Proud To Be A Huguenot Descendant” – 1^st place $250.

Peyton Smiley, Grade 6, of North Carolina. “What It Means To Be A Descendant Of A Huguenot” – 2^nd place $100.

Jack Crossan, Grade 5, of Delaware. “The Swamp Fox” – 3^rd place $50.

Level 3 – Grades 9-12

Claire Naudain Gleason, Grade 10, of Virginia. “The Migration of Huguenots to Other Lands” – 1^st place $500.

Samuel Crossan, Grade 12, of Delaware. “Huguenot Migration to Other Lands” – 2^nd place $200.

Details about the scholarships and contests can be found at College and Postgraduate Student Scholarships and Annual Youth Contest.

SAVE THE DATE!

3 – 5 October 2024

The 89^th Congress of The National Huguenot Society

Will Be held in San Antonio, Texas on the #1 attraction:

< The San Antonio River Walk

The Hotel Contessa – 306 W. Market Street, San Antonio >

Come see the second most populous city in Texas. A city known for its rich history and modern attractions. A city with more than 300 years of history right at your doorstep. An ideal city to walk, San Antonio is home to some of the finest art museums, historical monuments, and delightful amusement parks. The river walk in Downtown San Antonio is beautiful beyond words and a complete charm. We have the iconic Hotel Contessa just for you.

There is The Alamo, the Natural Bridge Cavern, the San Antonio Missions, the San Fernando Cathedral, The San Antonio Museum, and the Japanese Tea Garden.

We have so much to show you in San Antonio as the home office of the National Huguenot Society. Come take a look for yourself.

*NEW* The State Credentials form has been added to the Members Only Area of the website.

President Jo Lee Pott and the Officers of the National Huguenot Society invite you to the Semi-annual Meeting your Society.

Please join us in Washington, D. C., on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Call and Registration Form to the 2024 Semi-Annual Meeting

President General Walker and the Officers of the National Huguenot Society invite you to the 88th Congress of your Society.

Please join us in Macon, Georgia, for a wonderful time!

Call to the 88th NHS Congress

88th NHS Congress Information

Registration form and hotel info for the 88th NHS Congress

We will be holding our Congress in Macon, Georgia
Where Soul Lives and the South Rocks!

Historic Macon was listed this month by Bloomberg as one of the Top 21 Places to Visit in 2023. With music history, multiple museums, historic architecture, vibrant downtown, being a popular movie location, and exuding Southern charm, Macon is celebrating its Bicentennial this year. Located a little over an hour south of the Atlanta airport, it sits in the middle of the state at the intersection of I-75 and I-16.

Let the Huguenot Society of Georgia roll out the red carpet and fill you with the Southern charm of historic Macon this October!