On recherche plus d’infos sur le lieu de la sépulture/tombe de Matthias Alexis Roche de Fermoy (vers 1737 – vers 1780). Il occupa le poste de brigadier général dans l’armée continentale, qu’il quitta vers 1778, probablement pour se rendre à Guadalupe ou à Martinique où il était né.

We’re seeking information on the final resting place (grave) of Matthias Alexis Roche de Fermoy (ca. 1737-ca.1780), a brigadier general in the Continental Army who left that army around 1778, perhaps going to Guadeloupe or to Martinique, where he was born.

Have you wondered how France tried to craft its representation in the #18thc Mediterranean? Been curious about the role French dragomans played in constructing the boundaries of identity and nationality? Well good news! I wrote an article about it! 🗃️ doi.org/10.14321/fre...

Appel aux panélistes : panel parrainé par la SHCF lors de la réunion annuelle de l’African Studies Association, La Nouvelle‑Orléans (Louisiane), du 3 au 6 décembre 2026. Soumettez votre résumé via ce formulaire Google avant le 8 Mar 26. nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Call for Panelists: FHCS/SHCF-sponsored panel at African Studies Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, December 3-6, 2026. Submit your abstract to this Google Form by March 8, 2026 nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Aujourd’hui!!! Inscrivez-vous ici!! uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🗃️ Nominations for President and Vice-President will be accepted until April 3rd! 🗃️

🗃️ Les candidatures aux poste de président.e et vice-président.e sont acceptées jusqu'au 3 avril! 🗃️

Reminder: You can still submit to the annual book prize competitions until March 20th!

Attention: Vous pouvez encore soumettre des livres pour nos prix de livre jusqu'a Mars 20!

Save the date!! Marquez vos calendriers!! Register here! Inscrivez-vous ici! uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We are still accepting submissions for our annual book prizes until 20 Mars 2026. Books of any academic discipline will be considered providing that they approach the French colonial experience from a historical perspective. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

On accepte encore les submissions aux prix de livres au 20 Mars 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. Pour plus d'information, contactez [email protected].

We have now sent out notifications for the 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland. If you have not received any information, please contact your Panel Chair (where relevant) or check you Spam/Junk Folders!

Nous avons envoyé les acceptations pour la conférence annuelle de 2026 en Irlande. Si vous n'avez rien reçu, veuillez contacter le président de votre panel (le cas échéant) ou vérifier vos courriers indésirables/Spam!

FCHS is seeking its next "Early Career Scholar", who will advocate for the concerns and needs of scholars in the early stages of their careers, including graduate students. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Matt Stanard via [email protected] no later than 27 Feb 26.

On recherche quelqu'un en début de carrière pour rejoindre son équipe de direction. Ce membre s’occupera du mentorat et des intérêts de nos collègues en début de carrière. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, veuillez contacter Matt Stanard ([email protected]) au plus tard le 27 fév 26

La SHCF cherche un.e president.e et vice-président.e. Les nominé.e.s doivent soumettre une brève bio (100-150 mots) et une déclaration d'intérêt et qualifications (150-200 mots) à [email protected] avant le 3 Avril 26. Visitez notre site web (frenchcolonial.org) pour des détails.

The FCHS is calling for nominations for President and Vice-President. Those nominated should submit a brief bio (100-150 words) and statement of interest and qualifications (150-200 words) to vice-president[at]frenchcolonial.org by 3 Apr 2026. Check the FCHS website (frenchcolonial.org) for details.

There once were some scholars of history, whose conference acceptance, a mystery. They waited and waited for news, with patience no one could accuse, to book tickets to Éire swiftly!

🗃️ Parution/Publication--24 Feb/Fev 2026! 🗃️ "Negotiating Childhood: French Colonialism and African Children in Senegal, 1848–1940" by Kelly Duke Bryant -20% w/ code: UMASS20 www.umasspress.com/978162534922...

"Justice ordinaire et police du quotidien en contexte colonial dans l’empire français (XVIIIe -XXe s.)", Uni de Lille, 17-18 Sept 2026. Vous pouvez adresser vos propositions et communications à Isabelle Surun ([email protected]). histoire-sociale.cnrs.fr/aac-justice-...

CFP: "Ordinary justice and everyday policing in the French Empire", Uni of Lille, 17-18 Sept 2026. The call for proposals is open until 6 March. Proposals and questions can be directed to Prof. Isabelle Surun at [email protected]. histoire-sociale.cnrs.fr/aac-justice-...

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 [email protected] 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 $ 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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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: [email protected] frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...

La date limite est prolongée au 1 décembre 2025!

Deadline Extended!! You can submit through 1 December 2025

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...

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...

A big welcome to our friends at the George Rudé Society!! 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] with any questions.

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...

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...

🚨Call for Papers🚨Delighted to share the CfP for next year's meeting of @frenchcolonial.bsky.social which we will be hosting in Maynooth June 25-27. The theme is "Après la tempête: Afterlives of Colonial Crisis and Conflict". Deadline for submissions is November 14 frenchcolonial.org/annual-meeti...