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The Huguenot Herald The Huguenot Society of South Carolina Volume 22, Number 2 Summer 2012 FROM THE PRESIDENT UPCOMING EVENTS Dear Society Members: In May, we commemorated the 450th Anniversary of Jean Ribault’s landing • Society of St. Thomas & St. near the May River in Jacksonville, Florida and his subsequent establishment Denis, 1706, Said Evening of Charlesfort at Parris Island, South Carolina. As your President, I had the Prayer, Sunday, Sept 23rd at privilege of representing the Huguenot Society of South Carolina at several 4 pm significant events in both Jacksonville, Florida and at Parris Island. It is my pleasure to share my experiences with you. • Huguenot Society of SC Autumn Service, French Protestant (Huguenot) Church, Sunday, October 21st at 10:30 am Memorial wreaths at Parris Island Bob Prioleau, John Cuttino and Stuart Dawson at Parris Island On Tuesday, May 1, at the invitation of the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Historical Society, I participated in a series of events in Jacksonville which were part of Jacksonville’s larger “French Week” celebration. We began in the morning with the re-dedication of the Ribault Column at Fort Caroline, a property operated by the U.S. National Park Service. Among those in attendance were the Consul Honoraire de France from Jacksonville, the Consul Général de France from Miami, and direct descendants of Jean Ribault and René de Laudonnière. As part of the ceremony, a 23rd generation descendant of Jean Ribault presented the City of Jacksonville with a gold coin from the year 1562 which had been passed down through generations of Ribaults. I later attended a luncheon at the Ribault Club, a tree planting in Huguenot Memorial Park, and the unveiling of a beautiful and newly restored mural entitled “Ribault’s Landing” inside the Jacksonville Library. Later that evening, I attended the Jacksonville The Huguenot Society of SC 138 Logan Street Historical Society’s presentation of “Readings from Ribault’s Journals.” As Charleston, SC 29401 part of that event, I was introduced to the more than 200 guests in attendance, brought greetings from the Huguenot Society of South Carolina, and spoke about (843) 723-3235 our Society and its work. It was a memorable day in every respect. Fax: (843) 853-8476 www.huguenotsociety.org On Friday, May 25, 2012, a commemoration service was held on Parris Island [email protected] in honor of Ribault’s landing there. This outstanding service was made possible by the United States Marine Corps, and was financially supported by several other groups, including the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. The ceremony was held at the Ribault Monument, which is on a bluff with a stunning view of Port Royal Sound. It was a beautiful day and shade from the moss-draped oaks and a nice breeze kept the temperature comfortable. The Huguenot Society of South Carolina was well- represented. In attendance were past Presidents Bob Prioleau and Henry Laffitte, current Treasurer Stuart Dawson, Executive Director Renée Marshall and Archivist Cheves Leland. Special thanks go to Immediate Past President Robert M. Prioleau who was the Society’s liaison to the committee which organized this distinguished event. Brigadier General L. E. Reynolds, Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island; Dr. Lawrence Roland, professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina; Dr. Stanley South and Dr. Chester DePratter of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, and Dr. Pascal Le Deunff, Consul Général of France at Atlanta, all made remarks to the crowd of approximately 100. Memorial wreaths were presented by the sponsors of the event and a new poster was unveiled as part of the new National Historic Landmark series Board of Directors “Defending our Cultural Heritage.” John E. Cuttino President Ford Prioleau Menefee 1st Vice President Helga Preston Wrenn Billings Secretary C. Stuart Dawson, Jr. Treasurer Vice Presidents: Daniel Ravenel, M.D. Pastor Phil Bryant of the French Protestant J. Palmer Gaillard III (Huguenot) Church giving the benediction Charlton deSaussure, Jr. John E. Huguley, Jr. Dianne Watts Ressinger The Rev. Philip C. Bryant, Pastor of the French Protestant (Huguenot) Charles B. Upshaw III Church of Charleston gave the benediction in which he reminded us Russell B. Guerard of the devotion and courage of our Huguenot ancestors: “God of our Chaplain: Fathers, who kindled in those souls who came to this island 450 years Rev. Philip Gendron Porcher ago a love of liberty and gave them such faith that they were able to sail vast rolling seas and explore strange shores, we ask you to bestow upon Legal Advisor: us, their descendants, a love of liberty such as theirs and to support John Bacot Williams us in all our endeavors so we neither grow faint in our faith nor fail in Staff our courage to meet our challenges. Amen.” Ours is a rich and proud Renee LaHue Marshall heritage, and these recent events in Jacksonville and at Parris Island Executive Director were a wonderful reminder of that heritage. Harriott Cheves Leland Archivist/Researcher John E. Cuttino Dorothy Mercer Huff, Registrar 2 GIFTS FROM THE HUGUENOT SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA The Society has the following new merchandise available: BOOKS Baynard: An Ancient Family Bearing Arms by Annie Baynard Simons Hasell ........................................$10.00 The French Huguenots by Janet Gray ........................................................................................................$20.00 From New Babylon to Eden by Bertrand Van Ruymbeke ..........................................................................$49.95 Historic Ramblin’s Through Berkeley by J. Russell Cross ........................................................................$25.00 History of the Cuttino Family by G.P. Cuttino...........................................................................................$10.00 The Huguenot Crosses of South Carolina, complied by Dr. & Mrs. J. 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