Objectives of La Société Jersiaise
From Jerripedia
La Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 as an organisation for the study of the island of Jersey and its heritage
Objectives
Among its objectives are
- The study of the history, archaeology, natural history, the Jerriais language
- The promotion and encouragement of 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