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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    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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    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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    Happy Birthday - Hotel Bentley 110 years old
    The HACL
    • Aug 8, 2018
    • 1 min

    Happy Birthday - Hotel Bentley 110 years old

    View Town Talk article #downtown #Bentley
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    July 9 - Preservationist of the Year Awards and Annual Meeting
    The HACL
    • Jun 21, 2017
    • 1 min

    July 9 - Preservationist of the Year Awards and Annual Meeting

    Preservationist of the Year Awards focused on those who have made a difference downtown. Not a member? JOIN #event #downtown
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    May 18-19, 2017: Louisiana Preservation Conference
    The HACL
    • Mar 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    May 18-19, 2017: Louisiana Preservation Conference

    The HACL is a co-host for this seminar and conference at the Hotel Bentley. The agenda and registration are now available at this link. ...
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    Weiss & Goldring Building
    The HACL
    • Nov 27, 2016
    • 1 min

    Weiss & Goldring Building

    The Historical Association of Central Louisiana encourages the Alexandria City Council and Mayor Jacques Roy to receive the donation of...
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    Downtown Renaissance
    The HACL
    • Nov 5, 2016
    • 1 min

    Downtown Renaissance

    Mike Jenkins was honored in a great article in the November-December issue of Louisiana Life magazine titled "Renaissance Ramble -...
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    1937 Jackson St.

    Alexandria, LA 71301

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