2022 Holiday Gathering
Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 2 pm RSVP: sidoniemcd@gmail.com or (318) 623-6922 'Sugar Mill Fields' 56 Meeker Road Lecompte, Louisiana...
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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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- May 19, 2022
- 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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theorderlyassistan
- Mar 3, 2022
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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