Société Information

La Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 to promote and encourage :

• The study of the history, the archaeology, the natural history, the language and many other subjects of interest in the Island of Jersey
• The works of the Jersey Heritage Trust and the Jersey Museums Service, and the provision of information and voluntary helpers
• The conservation of the Island's natural environment
• The preservation of Jersey's historical buildings and monuments
• The publication of books and articles on topics of local interest
• Exhibitions and displays of work
• The collection of artefacts, books, paintings, photographs and maps of the Island
• Through the Barreau Art Scholarship the encouragement of contemporary art by young Islanders