Preserving Our Stories in Print
Since its founding, FAHF has commissioned and published award-winning works that serve as the definitive record of Minnesota’s French-American history. Each volume ensures that the traditions and contributions of our ancestors remain a living resource for generations to come.
The FAHF Published Collection
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Our Latest Release: Little Rapids
Purchase on Amazon: Our Latest Release: Little RapidsLittle Rapids. The story of the fur trade post on the Minnesota River near the Dakota village of Inyan Ceyaka Otonwe.
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Dayton with a French Accent
Purchase on Amazon: Dayton with a French AccentReflections of French-Canadian Roots in Dayton, Minnesota. Our newest publication (July 2025) exploring the deep ancestral roots of the Dayton community. Price: $25.00 at events / $29.00 on Amazon.
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Where the Waters Meet
Purchase on Amazon: Where the Waters MeetA Story About Where Minnesota Was Born. A historical narrative of the sacred confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers and the French influence on the state’s formation.
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They Spoke French
Purchase on Amazon: They Spoke FrenchFrench Heritage in Minnesota. The Foundation’s definitive guide to the explorers, settlers, and cultural impact of the French in the North Star State.
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In the Beginning, There was a Chapel
Purchase on Amazon: In the Beginning, There was a ChapelThe inspiring history of the 1841 log chapel that became the nucleus of the City of Saint Paul and its world-class Cathedral.
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Chez Nous Book One
Purchase on Amazon: Chez Nous Book OneA comprehensive 928-page collection of historical and genealogical newsletters published between 1980 and 2001. An essential resource for family researchers.
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Chez Nous Book Two
Purchase on Amazon: Chez Nous Book TwoA comprehensive 928-page collection of historical and genealogical newsletters published between 1980 and 2001. An essential resource for family researchers.
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Chez Nous Book Three
Purchase on Amazon: Chez Nous Book ThreeA comprehensive 928-page collection of historical and genealogical newsletters published between 1980 and 2001. An essential resource for family researchers.
Join the Journey
We are a volunteer-led community dedicated to the “L’Étoile du Nord.” Join our circle of supporters to ensure the French-American legacy is never forgotten.
