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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    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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    July 14 - Camp Beauregard - 100 years strong
    The HACL
    • Jun 13, 2017
    • 1 min

    July 14 - Camp Beauregard - 100 years strong

    Two great speakers at this great celebration - mark your calendars. #event
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    Vote daily until May 12 - Historic Rapides Cemetery
    The HACL
    • Apr 17, 2017
    • 1 min

    Vote daily until May 12 - Historic Rapides Cemetery

    Help the Historic Rapides Cemetery win a grant for up to $100,000 by voting every day.
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    3/25/2017 - Poverty Point & Lake Providence
    The HACL
    • Mar 17, 2017
    • 1 min

    3/25/2017 - Poverty Point & Lake Providence

    Be a part of the Spring Ramble of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation, Saturday March 25. Click image for registration details.
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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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    National Barn Alliance features the Dairy Barn
    The HACL
    • Dec 21, 2016
    • 1 min

    National Barn Alliance features the Dairy Barn

    The National Barn Alliance features the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake in the December blog post. #DairyBarn
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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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    Nona Yeager remembers
    The HACL
    • Nov 22, 2016
    • 1 min

    Nona Yeager remembers

    Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake and the Historical Association of Central Louisiana thank Nona Yeager for sharing this special memory...
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    DONATE $5 or $10, 
SO WE CAN
    The HACL
    • Nov 21, 2016
    • 1 min

    DONATE $5 or $10, SO WE CAN

    "Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake" The goal is to reach thousands of people by year end to raise $25,000 toward replacing the north...
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    11/20/2016 - Holiday Party Invitation - members
    The HACL
    • Nov 9, 2016
    • 1 min

    11/20/2016 - Holiday Party Invitation - members

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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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    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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    Save the Dairy Barn - the Full Story - KALB
    The HACL
    • Sep 12, 2016
    • 1 min

    Save the Dairy Barn - the Full Story - KALB

    KALB News Channel 5 features a 5 minute "Full Story" about the Dairy Barn and efforts to save it on the 6 pm and 10 pm news. View it...
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    Save the Dairy Barn - Good Day CENLA
    The HACL
    • Sep 9, 2016
    • 1 min

    Save the Dairy Barn - Good Day CENLA

    HACL board member Dave Curry as a member of the Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake committee was interviewed about fundraising and...
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    HACL Donates $5000 to Save the Dairy Barn
    The HACL
    • Aug 30, 2016
    • 1 min

    HACL Donates $5000 to Save the Dairy Barn

    Charles Charrier, President of the Historical Association of Central Louisiana, presented a check for $5000 from the HACL for the Save...
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    Save the Dairy Barn Fundraiser at BrainSurge - 8/30/2016
    The HACL
    • Aug 9, 2016
    • 2 min

    Save the Dairy Barn Fundraiser at BrainSurge - 8/30/2016

    Download Press Release Pineville, Louisiana – Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake will present an informative Save the Dairy Barn...
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    Save the Dairy Barn Fundraiser - 8/30/2016
    The HACL
    • Jun 18, 2016
    • 1 min

    Save the Dairy Barn Fundraiser - 8/30/2016

    When: Tuesday August 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Where: BrainSurge, 1260-G Texas Ave. (between Sylvan Learning and Wildwood Pizza) Register...
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    HACL Annual Meeting - 6/19/2016
    The HACL
    • Jun 7, 2016
    • 1 min

    HACL Annual Meeting - 6/19/2016

    Members: This notable home has been tastefully renovated and has already been featured in a book detailing exquisite Louisiana homes....
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    Sugarmill Music Festival -
Rosalie Sugarmill -
May 13-14-15, 2016
    The HACL
    • Apr 10, 2016
    • 1 min

    Sugarmill Music Festival - Rosalie Sugarmill - May 13-14-15, 2016

    A three-day chamber music festival in and around the historic Sugarmill at Rosalie Plantation, 63 Rosalie Road, Alexandria. Enjoy seven...
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    April 10 - Popular Images of Women - in WWII
    The HACL
    • Mar 18, 2016
    • 1 min

    April 10 - Popular Images of Women - in WWII

    Join Claire Sisco King as she presents "Popular Images of Woman in World War II" on Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. in Coughlin Hall of...
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