Société Jersiaise
7 Pier Road, St. Helier, JE2 4XW

The Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 for the study of Jersey archaeology, history, natural history and the ancient language of Jèrriais. We have special events and the Lord Coutanche Library supports the work of the Société Jersiaise by collecting and preserving material relating to Jersey's history.
The Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 for the study of Jersey archaeology, history, natural history and the ancient language of Jèrriais. We have special events and the Lord Coutanche Library supports the work of the Société Jersiaise by collecting and preserving material relating to Jersey's history. Visitors may use the library by purchasing a Reader's Ticket. We also have a Photographic Archive containing over 80,000 images, which can be searched via the Société website.
Coming up here

- History & Heritage
Tue 20 Oct
History Section Meeting
Societe Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
An open meeting for anyone curious about Jersey's history, welcoming newcomers and enthusiasts alike, whatever their level of knowledge.
Wed 21 Oct
The 12 Parish Saints of Jersey
Societe Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A lunchtime talk opening the Société Jersiaise winter series, exploring Jersey's saintly heritage through the iconography of its parish saints.
- Arts & cultural
Wed 21 Oct
Art, Film & Photography Section Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
Monthly meet-ups for artists, filmmakers and photographers, a chance to join the Société Jersiaise's creative community.

Thu 22 Oct
Ornithology Section Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A gathering for birders to deepen their knowledge, enjoy their hobby more and meet others who share an interest in birds.
- Talks & learning
Thu 22 Oct
Islands as Phenomena Lecture Series
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A lecture on how life returned to Krakatau after the 1883 eruption and how an island ecosystem rebuilt itself.
Wed 28 Oct
Geology Section Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A meeting of the Société Jersiaise's Geology Section, which works to promote a better understanding of Jersey's geology.
Wed 28 Oct
Planning Policy: Preserving the Past, Preparing for the Future
Societe Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A lunchtime talk from Senator Sir Mark Boleat on balancing Jersey's heritage with housing needs and economic growth.

Tue 3 Nov
Botany Section Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A meeting for amateur plant enthusiasts keen to learn about, record and help protect Jersey's wild plants.
Wed 4 Nov
La Section d’la Langue Jerriaise Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A friendly gathering for anyone keen on Jèrriais, Jersey's own language, held at venues that change with local events through the year.
- Music
- Outdoor
Wed 4 Nov
A Year with Jersey's Bats: What Acoustic Monitoring Revealed
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A lunchtime talk sharing what a year of acoustic monitoring revealed about when and why Jersey's bats are active.

Thu 5 Nov
Marine Biology Section Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
An active local group exploring Jersey's seashore through the summer, with meetings continuing through the rest of the year.
Wed 11 Nov
James McNeill Whistler: Links with Jersey
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A Société Jersiaise lunchtime talk on the painter's 1881 visit to Jersey and his wider Channel Islands connections.
Wed 11 Nov
La Section d’la Langue Jerriaise - Singing/Chant'tie sessions
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
Friendly singing gatherings for anyone keen on Jèrriais, Jersey's own language, held at changing venues across the island through the year.

Wed 18 Nov
Numismatics Section Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A meeting of the Société Jersiaise's coin section, open to anyone with an interest in coinage, from long-time collectors to the newly curious.
- History & Heritage
Wed 18 Nov
Edmund Blampied 1886-1966, A Brush with History
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A Société Jersiaise lunchtime talk exploring bygone Jersey through Edmund Blampied's art and archives.

Thu 19 Nov
Architecture Section Meeting
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A meeting of the Architecture Section, founded in 2022 after the success of St Helier's architecture-themed town walks.
Wed 25 Nov
Barn Owl verses Kestrel
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A lunchtime talk by Bob Tompkins on how Jersey's Barn Owls are faring and the challenges facing the island's Kestrels.
- History & Heritage
Wed 2 Dec
Peeling the Onion: Exploring South Hill’s Military History
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A lunchtime talk with Ian Ronayne uncovering the many layers of South Hill's military past, hosted by the Société Jersiaise.
Wed 9 Dec
'Sinel vs Hornell: The Fish Feud'
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A Société Jersiaise lunchtime talk by Dr Paul Chambers on the Sinel-Hornell dispute and how it shaped fishing in Jersey.
Wed 16 Dec
The Life of General Touzel
Société Jersiaise, St. Helier
Free entry
A talk on Jersey's highest-ranking officer, Helier Touzel (1779–1865), and why he was left out of Balleine's Dictionary.