The HACL

The Historical Association of Central Louisiana is a partnership of members who share a common interest in preserving our local history for future generations.

Mission:  The HACL strives to advance the preservation, appreciation, and understanding of things of historical value in the central Louisiana community.

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    Unveiling of New Historic Marker at the Historic Rapides Cemetery
    theorderlyassistan
    • May 19
    • 1 min

    Unveiling of New Historic Marker at the Historic Rapides Cemetery

    Special thanks to Mr. Mike Tudor, of the HACL, the City of Pineville, and SEWA for a successful installation of this New Historic Marker,...
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    Date Set! April 3rd Spring Garden Party
    theorderlyassistan
    • Mar 3
    • 1 min

    Date Set! April 3rd Spring Garden Party

    The date is set! Thanks to Melissa Whittington, granddaughter of Roy. O. Martin Sr., we are excited to offer this rare opportunity to see...
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    Announcing Springtime Events!
    theorderlyassistan
    • Dec 2, 2021
    • 0 min

    Announcing Springtime Events!

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    Lost and Found - Gov. Walker's Grave
    HACL
    • Oct 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Lost and Found - Gov. Walker's Grave

    "A Louisiana Governor's Missing Grave" has been found and is discussed by Dave McNamara in a Heart of Louisiana story. Be sure to watch...
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    New!! Cemetery Visitors Guide
    HACL
    • Sep 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    New!! Cemetery Visitors Guide

    Create your own walking or driving tour of the Old Rapides Cemetery. At the Alexandria Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau...
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    Annual Meeting - a great success!
    HACL
    • May 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Annual Meeting - a great success!

    We had a very good turnout, gained new members, heard updates of recent preservation and history events, received inspiring words from...
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    Gov. Jimmie Davis Historical Marker
    The HACL
    • Mar 31, 2021
    • 1 min

    Gov. Jimmie Davis Historical Marker

    Friday, May 7, 2021 - Unveiling of Historical Marker Dr. Henry O. Robertson, Professor of History at Louisiana College, researched and...
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    Lee Street Riot of 1942
    The HACL
    • Feb 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    Lee Street Riot of 1942

    The City of Alexandria announced a new historical marker regarding the Lee Street Riot of 1942 being placed at 819 Lee Street, the site...
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    Join or Renew Membership
    The HACL
    • Jan 31, 2021
    • 1 min

    Join or Renew Membership

    Would you like to join the Historical Association of Central Louisiana? Are you already a member and would like to renew your annual...
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    Preservationist Dave Curry
    The HACL
    • Jan 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Preservationist Dave Curry

    Read article by Michael Wynne about HACL board member Dave Curry from pages 18-19 of the January 2021 issue of CenlaFocus .
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    Preservationist Dr. Robert Rush
    The HACL
    • Jan 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Preservationist Dr. Robert Rush

    Read article by Michael Wynne about HACL board member Dr. Robert Rush from the December 2020 issue of CenlaFocus.com . View article on...
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    Preservationist Mike Tudor
    The HACL
    • Jan 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Preservationist Mike Tudor

    This August 2018 article by Michael Wynne in the CenlaFocus article honored HACL board member Mike Tudor.
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    Preservationists - John and Sid McDaniel
    The HACL
    • Jan 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Preservationists - John and Sid McDaniel

    Read article by Michael Wynne about HACL board members John and Sid McDaniel from the September 2017 issue of CenlaFocus.
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    Looking Back - 39 years ago
    The HACL
    • Sep 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    Looking Back - 39 years ago

    In 1981 the Historical Association of Central Louisiana sponsored a tour of 9 homes. The proceeds from The Heritage Tour were to be used...
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    75th Anniversary - Liberation of Auschwitz - 5/11/2020
    The HACL
    • May 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    75th Anniversary - Liberation of Auschwitz - 5/11/2020

    On Monday May 11 at 6:30 p.m. on YouTube Live ...
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    Donahue Ferry Road - March 5, 2020
    The HACL
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    Donahue Ferry Road - March 5, 2020

    The historical marker unveiling will occur at noon on Thursday, March 5 at the corner of Donahue Ferry Road and College Boulevard.
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    P.B.S. Pinchback Historical Marker Unveiling
    The HACL
    • Feb 25, 2020
    • 1 min

    P.B.S. Pinchback Historical Marker Unveiling

    ... first of the City of Alexandria's historical markers ... in honor of P.B.S. Pinchback, Louisiana's first African-American governor ...
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    2/20/2020 Renegade Tour at AMOA
    The HACL
    • Feb 12, 2020
    • 0 min

    2/20/2020 Renegade Tour at AMOA

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    2019 Preservationist of the Year Award
    The HACL
    • Jan 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    2019 Preservationist of the Year Award

    The HACL recognizes Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake and HACL board members. Mike Johnson and Dave Curry, for their efforts over the...
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    11/24 - Holiday Party at Rosalie
    The HACL
    • Nov 19, 2019
    • 1 min

    11/24 - Holiday Party at Rosalie

    Members and guests are invited to the Holiday Celebration on Sunday afternoon, November 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rosalie...
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