The Huguenot Society of Maryland is an hereditary society whose objectives are patriotic, religious, historical, and educational. The intention is to perpetuate the memory, spirit, and deeds of the men and women in France, known as the Huguenots, who were persecuted during the 16th and 17th centuries because of their adherence to the tenets of the Protestant faith and their devotion to freedom and liberty. These Huguenots emigrated either directly, or through other countries, to North America and contributed, by their character and abilities, to the development of the United States.

 

Our Society's focus is to:

 

 

The Huguenot Society of Maryland holds two membership meetings each year, in March and October, in the Baltimore metropolitan area. An announcment of each meeting date, location, guest speaker, and registration information will be published on our website. 

 

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