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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    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. 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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    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 the Weiss & Goldring building from Mr. Teddy Price. Letter to the Editor, The Town Talk #downtown
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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 - Businessman Mike Jenkins' tour of Alexandria". You may read the entire article at this link. (read more ...) #downtown
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