The Société Jersiaise was founded in January 1873 by a small number of prominent Islanders who were interested in the study of the history, the language and the antiquities of Jersey.  Membership grew quickly and the aims of the new society soon widened to include the publication of historical documents, the founding of a Museum, and the study of the Island’s natural history. Their first Bulletin Annuel was issued in 1875 and continues to be the main record of their activities. They achieve their aims through their active Sections, research collections, community outreach and collaboration with local and international heritage partners.

• “The Publication of Local History,
• The encouragement of the use of French, the official language,
• The study of the ancient local dialect,
• To achieve, as far as possible, the conservation of all prehistoric and historical sites,
• To found a library, mainly historical and archaeological,
• To collaborate with other societies with similar aims” ^[1]