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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    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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    11/2/2019 - Historic Cemetery Tour
    The HACL
    • Sep 20, 2019
    • 1 min

    11/2/2019 - Historic Cemetery Tour

    5 new characters will tell their stories. Don't miss the guided walking tours beginning every 15 minutes - Saturday, November 2, 2019...
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    Happy Birthday, Bobby Hynson
    The HACL
    • Jul 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Happy Birthday, Bobby Hynson

    The HACL wishes our Bobby Hynson a happy birthday as we celebrate her accomplishments in not only the National Register Rapides Cemetery...
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    10/28/17-Historic Cemetery Tour
    The HACL
    • Sep 18, 2017
    • 1 min

    10/28/17-Historic Cemetery Tour

    Don't miss this year's walking tours of the Historic Rapides Cemetery on Saturday, October 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. #cemetery
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    10/22/2016 - Historic Cemetery Tour
    The HACL
    • Oct 17, 2016
    • 1 min

    10/22/2016 - Historic Cemetery Tour

    Tours of the Historic Rapides Cemetery were provided on a beautiful Fall day on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Click here for photos from...
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    Felling a "historic" tree
    The HACL
    • Feb 23, 2016
    • 1 min

    Felling a "historic" tree

    Good neighbors gathered to fell a leaning tree at the Historic Rapides Cemetery on February 8. Thanks to those who donated their skills,...
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    10/17 - Historic Cemetery Tour
    The HACL
    • Oct 6, 2015
    • 1 min

    10/17 - Historic Cemetery Tour

    Tour date: Saturday, October 17 between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Historic Rapides Cemetery 201 Hattie St, Pineville, LA Click here for...
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