(founded 1951)
Any person shall be eligible as a Regular member who is of the Protestant faith, above the age of eighteen years, and adheres to the Huguenot principles of Faith and Liberty, and is lineally descended in the male or female line from a Huguenot without regard to ethnic origins or particular section of the Protestant faith, who subsequent to December 10, 1520, and who, prior to the promulgation of the Edict of Toleration, November 28, 1787, emigrated from France to America or other Country, or, a Huguenot who, in spite of religious persecution, remained in France.
The Huguenot Society of Illinois
A Brief History of THE HUGUENOT SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS
(adapted for this website from the document authored by Richard J. DuBourdieu, © 1995)
The organization has its roots in medieval France. In 1685, Louis XIV revoked
the Edict of Nantes, signed on April 13, 1598, which had assured religious tolerance
in France. This revocation marked the beginning of the emigration of those French Huguenots
from whom our membership descends to numerous countries throughout Europe
and North America.
The Huguenot Society of Illinois held its first meeting
on November 29, 1955 at the Wedgewood Annex of Marshall Field's
in Chicago. In the fall of 1957 the Illinois Society banner was unveiled for the first time.
In this year of 2020 The Huguenot Society of Illinois celebrates its 65th Anniversary.
The Huguenot Society of Illinois is pleased to be able to award at least one $500 Annual Scholarship to a member of The Huguenot Society of Illinois attending an accredited college or university. This scholarship may be renewed for up to four years, and is not limited to undergraduate work.
For more information or to request an application form please email the President of The Huguenot Society of Illinois at NHSofIL@nationalhuguenotsociety.org .
Officers 2021 - 2023
N. Schultz, President
D. Juraska, Vice President
P. Wilkersen, Recording Secretary
J. Barr, Treasurer
J. Warner, Registrar
The Registrar stands ready to work on papers for prospective members.
Please
contact her with questions and requests
for application papers.
D. Domain, Chaplain
C. Stone-Greenstein, Historian/Librarian
Directors
G. Bower
S. Gerth
S. Hayes
J. Kallal
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