American Heraldry Society
The American Heraldry Society is a learned society that promotes the study of heraldry and education of U.S. citizens about heraldry. The organization also advocates the development of a distinctly American heraldic tradition and encourages the legal protection of armorial bearings in the U.S. The organization's membership is primarily U.S. residents, although it has members in Europe, including the United Kingdom, and Australia.
The current president of the Society is Joseph McMillan, of Virginia. He was elected July 2, 2012. The Society is governed by a seven-member Board of Governors.
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