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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    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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    How Louisiana Helped Win the War - 3/7/2018
    The HACL
    • Mar 6, 2018
    • 1 min

    How Louisiana Helped Win the War - 3/7/2018

    The Louisiana Maneuvers: 1941 Wednesday evening, March 7, 7-8 p.m. Hotel Bentley Lobby Select link for details. #Bentley
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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. Several HACL members are among the presenters. The Soiree Thursday evening should be a wonderful event and will honor Michael Jenkins for the great preservation of the Hotel Bentley. Town Talk article by Miranda Klein 4/28/2017 - Conference to spotlight local preservation efforts #downtown #Bentley
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    Alexandria, LA 71301

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