French Colonial Historical Society
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Annual Meeting – French Colonial Historical Society
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We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
New Publication/Parution!
"By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race and Labor shaped the Early French Empire" by Mélanie Lamotte
Coming 27 Jan 2026/ Announcé 26 Jan 2026
(Be sure to send any book announcements/promotional material to media@frenchcolonial.org for distribution on social media)
"By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race and Labor shaped the Early French Empire" by Mélanie Lamotte
Coming 27 Jan 2026/ Announcé 26 Jan 2026
(Be sure to send any book announcements/promotional material to media@frenchcolonial.org for distribution on social media)
January 20, 2026 at 1:07 PM
New Publication/Parution!
"By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race and Labor shaped the Early French Empire" by Mélanie Lamotte
Coming 27 Jan 2026/ Announcé 26 Jan 2026
(Be sure to send any book announcements/promotional material to media@frenchcolonial.org for distribution on social media)
"By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race and Labor shaped the Early French Empire" by Mélanie Lamotte
Coming 27 Jan 2026/ Announcé 26 Jan 2026
(Be sure to send any book announcements/promotional material to media@frenchcolonial.org for distribution on social media)
Nouvelle année, nouvelle adhésion ! Commencez l'année 2026 du bon pied en renouvelant votre adhésion à la FCHS!
membre étudiante : 35 $
membre régulière : 65 $
membre à vie : 650 $
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membre étudiante : 35 $
membre régulière : 65 $
membre à vie : 650 $
frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...
Membership Overview – French Colonial Historical Society
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January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Nouvelle année, nouvelle adhésion ! Commencez l'année 2026 du bon pied en renouvelant votre adhésion à la FCHS!
membre étudiante : 35 $
membre régulière : 65 $
membre à vie : 650 $
frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...
membre étudiante : 35 $
membre régulière : 65 $
membre à vie : 650 $
frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...
New Year, New Membership! Start 2026 out right by renewing your membership to FCHS!!
Student Memberships for $35
Regular Membership for $65
Lifetime Membership for $650
frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...
Student Memberships for $35
Regular Membership for $65
Lifetime Membership for $650
frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...
Membership Overview – French Colonial Historical Society
frenchcolonial.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
New Year, New Membership! Start 2026 out right by renewing your membership to FCHS!!
Student Memberships for $35
Regular Membership for $65
Lifetime Membership for $650
frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...
Student Memberships for $35
Regular Membership for $65
Lifetime Membership for $650
frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...
SHCF accepte les nominations pour son Prix de l'article 2025 jusqu'au 31 jan 2026.
Consultez notre site web pour plus d'informations!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
Consultez notre site web pour plus d'informations!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
Awards & Prizes – French Colonial Historical Society
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January 13, 2026 at 11:36 PM
SHCF accepte les nominations pour son Prix de l'article 2025 jusqu'au 31 jan 2026.
Consultez notre site web pour plus d'informations!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
Consultez notre site web pour plus d'informations!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
FCHS is accepting submissions for its 2025 Article Prize until 31 Jan 26.
Any article dealing with French Colonial history published in 2025 in either Eng or Fr, irrespective of geographic focus or time period.
See our webpage for more information!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
Any article dealing with French Colonial history published in 2025 in either Eng or Fr, irrespective of geographic focus or time period.
See our webpage for more information!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
Awards & Prizes – French Colonial Historical Society
frenchcolonial.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
FCHS is accepting submissions for its 2025 Article Prize until 31 Jan 26.
Any article dealing with French Colonial history published in 2025 in either Eng or Fr, irrespective of geographic focus or time period.
See our webpage for more information!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
Any article dealing with French Colonial history published in 2025 in either Eng or Fr, irrespective of geographic focus or time period.
See our webpage for more information!
frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...
Reminder: FCHS is still accepting nominations for this Prix pour services distingués, which recognizes an individual longtime member or committed associate of the group who has gone above and beyond in their service to the Society.
The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2026.
The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2026.
For its 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour services distingués, recognizing the exceptional service of a member to the Society. The deadline for nominations is 31 Jan 26.
The prize will be awarded at the Annual Meeting at Maynooth University in Ireland. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The prize will be awarded at the Annual Meeting at Maynooth University in Ireland. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Call for Nominations: Prix pour services distingués
Call for Nominations The French Colonial Historical Society (FCHS) calls for nominations for the Prix pour services distingués. On the society’s 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour se...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Reminder: FCHS is still accepting nominations for this Prix pour services distingués, which recognizes an individual longtime member or committed associate of the group who has gone above and beyond in their service to the Society.
The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2026.
The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2026.
Il est encore temps de proposer la candidature de quelqu'un pour le Prix pour services distingués, qui vise à récompenser un·e membre du groupe qui s’est particulièrement distingué par son dévouement à la SHCF.
La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 janvier 2026.
La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 janvier 2026.
À l’occasion de son 50eme anniversaire, la SHCF a créé le Prix pour services distingués! La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 jan 2026.
Le prix sera remis lors du congrès annuel à Maynooth University en Irlande.
Plus d'infromation à docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Le prix sera remis lors du congrès annuel à Maynooth University en Irlande.
Plus d'infromation à docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Call for Nominations: Prix pour services distingués
Call for Nominations The French Colonial Historical Society (FCHS) calls for nominations for the Prix pour services distingués. On the society’s 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour se...
docs.google.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Il est encore temps de proposer la candidature de quelqu'un pour le Prix pour services distingués, qui vise à récompenser un·e membre du groupe qui s’est particulièrement distingué par son dévouement à la SHCF.
La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 janvier 2026.
La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 janvier 2026.
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We're delighted to announce that vol. 51 (2025) of the Journal of the Western Society for French History is now live!
We're open access, so no paywalls or other impediments to your full reading enjoyment. Here's the link to the full table of contents:
journals.publishing.umich.edu/wsfh/issue/3...
We're open access, so no paywalls or other impediments to your full reading enjoyment. Here's the link to the full table of contents:
journals.publishing.umich.edu/wsfh/issue/3...
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We're delighted to announce that vol. 51 (2025) of the Journal of the Western Society for French History is now live!
We're open access, so no paywalls or other impediments to your full reading enjoyment. Here's the link to the full table of contents:
journals.publishing.umich.edu/wsfh/issue/3...
We're open access, so no paywalls or other impediments to your full reading enjoyment. Here's the link to the full table of contents:
journals.publishing.umich.edu/wsfh/issue/3...
The FCHS has joined the American Historical Association’s amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students.
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
AHA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars - AHA
The American Historical Association (AHA), in collaboration with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), has filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit again...
www.historians.org
December 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The FCHS has joined the American Historical Association’s amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students.
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
La SHCF s'est jointe au mémoire d'amicus curiae de l'AHA en soutien au procès intenté par Harvard Uni contre le gouvernement fédéral des États-Unis concernant la capacité de l'université à accueillir des chercheurs et des étudiants étrangers.
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
AHA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars - AHA
The American Historical Association (AHA), in collaboration with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), has filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit again...
www.historians.org
December 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
La SHCF s'est jointe au mémoire d'amicus curiae de l'AHA en soutien au procès intenté par Harvard Uni contre le gouvernement fédéral des États-Unis concernant la capacité de l'université à accueillir des chercheurs et des étudiants étrangers.
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...
For its 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour services distingués, recognizing the exceptional service of a member to the Society. The deadline for nominations is 31 Jan 26.
The prize will be awarded at the Annual Meeting at Maynooth University in Ireland. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The prize will be awarded at the Annual Meeting at Maynooth University in Ireland. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Call for Nominations: Prix pour services distingués
Call for Nominations The French Colonial Historical Society (FCHS) calls for nominations for the Prix pour services distingués. On the society’s 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour se...
docs.google.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
For its 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour services distingués, recognizing the exceptional service of a member to the Society. The deadline for nominations is 31 Jan 26.
The prize will be awarded at the Annual Meeting at Maynooth University in Ireland. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The prize will be awarded at the Annual Meeting at Maynooth University in Ireland. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
À l’occasion de son 50eme anniversaire, la SHCF a créé le Prix pour services distingués! La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 jan 2026.
Le prix sera remis lors du congrès annuel à Maynooth University en Irlande.
Plus d'infromation à docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Le prix sera remis lors du congrès annuel à Maynooth University en Irlande.
Plus d'infromation à docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Call for Nominations: Prix pour services distingués
Call for Nominations The French Colonial Historical Society (FCHS) calls for nominations for the Prix pour services distingués. On the society’s 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour se...
docs.google.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
À l’occasion de son 50eme anniversaire, la SHCF a créé le Prix pour services distingués! La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 jan 2026.
Le prix sera remis lors du congrès annuel à Maynooth University en Irlande.
Plus d'infromation à docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Le prix sera remis lors du congrès annuel à Maynooth University en Irlande.
Plus d'infromation à docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Publication!! Parution!!
The newest edition of French Colonial History (vol 23-24) is now available!
La dernière édition de French Colonial History (vol. 23-24) est maintenant disponible !
muse.jhu.edu/issue/55916?...
The newest edition of French Colonial History (vol 23-24) is now available!
La dernière édition de French Colonial History (vol. 23-24) est maintenant disponible !
muse.jhu.edu/issue/55916?...
Project MUSE - French Colonial History-Volume 23-24, 2025
muse.jhu.edu
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Publication!! Parution!!
The newest edition of French Colonial History (vol 23-24) is now available!
La dernière édition de French Colonial History (vol. 23-24) est maintenant disponible !
muse.jhu.edu/issue/55916?...
The newest edition of French Colonial History (vol 23-24) is now available!
La dernière édition de French Colonial History (vol. 23-24) est maintenant disponible !
muse.jhu.edu/issue/55916?...
Le 13 Nov marque le 10ème anniversaire des attentats de Paris de nov 2015. SHCF vous propose le Paris Syllabus, qui contient de ressources pour les enseignants. Toutes les nouvelles suggestions sont bienvenues. Veuillez contacter: techofficer[at]frenchcolonial.org
frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...
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Paris Syllabus – French Colonial Historical Society
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November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Le 13 Nov marque le 10ème anniversaire des attentats de Paris de nov 2015. SHCF vous propose le Paris Syllabus, qui contient de ressources pour les enseignants. Toutes les nouvelles suggestions sont bienvenues. Veuillez contacter: techofficer[at]frenchcolonial.org
frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...
frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...
Today, Nov 13, marks 10 years since the Nov 2015 Paris attacks. FCHS maintains the Paris Syllabus page with numerous resources for educators. We welcome new contributions to the Paris Syllabus page to develop it further. Contact: techofficer@frenchcolonial.org
frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...
frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...
Paris Syllabus – French Colonial Historical Society
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November 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today, Nov 13, marks 10 years since the Nov 2015 Paris attacks. FCHS maintains the Paris Syllabus page with numerous resources for educators. We welcome new contributions to the Paris Syllabus page to develop it further. Contact: techofficer@frenchcolonial.org
frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...
frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...
La date limite est prolongée au 1 décembre 2025!
Partagez!
Nous acceptons maintenant les contributions à notre 2026 congrès annuel à l'Université Maynooth (Irlande) du 25 au 27 juin 2026 !
La date limite de soumission est le 14 novembre 2025, et vous pouvez lire plus d'informations sur notre site-web!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Nous acceptons maintenant les contributions à notre 2026 congrès annuel à l'Université Maynooth (Irlande) du 25 au 27 juin 2026 !
La date limite de soumission est le 14 novembre 2025, et vous pouvez lire plus d'informations sur notre site-web!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Annual Meeting – French Colonial Historical Society
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November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
La date limite est prolongée au 1 décembre 2025!
Deadline Extended!!
You can submit through 1 December 2025
You can submit through 1 December 2025
Share widely!
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Annual Meeting – French Colonial Historical Society
frenchcolonial.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Deadline Extended!!
You can submit through 1 December 2025
You can submit through 1 December 2025
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Delighted to share the Call for Papers for a special issue of French Historical Studies on the theme "European-Indigenous Relations in the French Americas" (to be co-edited by Scott Berthelette and myself)
CFP and submission guidelines can be found here:
read.dukeupress.edu/french-histo...
CFP and submission guidelines can be found here:
read.dukeupress.edu/french-histo...
Submission Guidelines | French Historical Studies | Duke University Press
Submission Guidelines | French Historical Studies | Duke University Press
Submission Guidelines
CALL FOR PAPERS
Special issue of French Historical Studies on European-Indigenous ...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Delighted to share the Call for Papers for a special issue of French Historical Studies on the theme "European-Indigenous Relations in the French Americas" (to be co-edited by Scott Berthelette and myself)
CFP and submission guidelines can be found here:
read.dukeupress.edu/french-histo...
CFP and submission guidelines can be found here:
read.dukeupress.edu/french-histo...
One month left to submit!
Share widely!
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Annual Meeting – French Colonial Historical Society
frenchcolonial.org
October 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
One month left to submit!
Reposted by French Colonial Historical Society
Share widely!
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Annual Meeting – French Colonial Historical Society
frenchcolonial.org
September 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Share widely!
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
We are now accepting paper and panel proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland at Maynooth University taking place 25-27 June 2026!
The submission deadline is 14 November 2025, and you can read more information on our website!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
A big welcome to our friends at the George Rudé Society!!
Make sure to give them a follow
Make sure to give them a follow
We're here Bluesky! Follow the George Rudé Society to hear all about the research being done in French history and culture in Australia and New Zealand, and to hear news about our regular events and our biennial conference! 🇫🇷 🇦🇺 🇳🇿
October 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A big welcome to our friends at the George Rudé Society!!
Make sure to give them a follow
Make sure to give them a follow
On acceptera submissions aux prix de livres du 1er jan au 28 fév 2026. Les livres de n’importe quelle discipline académique seront considérés à condition qu’ils abordent l’expérience coloniale française d’un point de vue historique.
Veuillez envoyer des demandes à bookprizes@frenchcolonial.org
Veuillez envoyer des demandes à bookprizes@frenchcolonial.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
On acceptera submissions aux prix de livres du 1er jan au 28 fév 2026. Les livres de n’importe quelle discipline académique seront considérés à condition qu’ils abordent l’expérience coloniale française d’un point de vue historique.
Veuillez envoyer des demandes à bookprizes@frenchcolonial.org
Veuillez envoyer des demandes à bookprizes@frenchcolonial.org
We will accept submissions for our annual book prizes from 01 Jan to 28 Feb 2026. Books of any academic discipline will be considered providing that they approach the French colonial experience from a historical perspective. Please contact bookprizes@frenchcolonial.org with any questions.
October 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We will accept submissions for our annual book prizes from 01 Jan to 28 Feb 2026. Books of any academic discipline will be considered providing that they approach the French colonial experience from a historical perspective. Please contact bookprizes@frenchcolonial.org with any questions.
We are so excited to welcome everyone here in just a few months!!
Campus is looking well on the first day of term. This is what all of you french colonial historians can expect at @frenchcolonial.bsky.social in June (blue skies not guaranteed).
October 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We are so excited to welcome everyone here in just a few months!!
Partagez!
Nous acceptons maintenant les contributions à notre 2026 congrès annuel à l'Université Maynooth (Irlande) du 25 au 27 juin 2026 !
La date limite de soumission est le 14 novembre 2025, et vous pouvez lire plus d'informations sur notre site-web!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Nous acceptons maintenant les contributions à notre 2026 congrès annuel à l'Université Maynooth (Irlande) du 25 au 27 juin 2026 !
La date limite de soumission est le 14 novembre 2025, et vous pouvez lire plus d'informations sur notre site-web!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Annual Meeting – French Colonial Historical Society
frenchcolonial.org
September 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Partagez!
Nous acceptons maintenant les contributions à notre 2026 congrès annuel à l'Université Maynooth (Irlande) du 25 au 27 juin 2026 !
La date limite de soumission est le 14 novembre 2025, et vous pouvez lire plus d'informations sur notre site-web!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...
Nous acceptons maintenant les contributions à notre 2026 congrès annuel à l'Université Maynooth (Irlande) du 25 au 27 juin 2026 !
La date limite de soumission est le 14 novembre 2025, et vous pouvez lire plus d'informations sur notre site-web!
frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...