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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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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
The HACL
Sep 18, 20171 min read
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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
The HACL
Jun 21, 20171 min read
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July 14 - Camp Beauregard - 100 years strong
Two great speakers at this great celebration - mark your calendars. #event
The HACL
Jun 13, 20171 min read
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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.
The HACL
Apr 17, 20171 min read
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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.
The HACL
Mar 17, 20171 min read
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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. ...
The HACL
Mar 9, 20171 min read
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National Barn Alliance features the Dairy Barn
The National Barn Alliance features the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake in the December blog post. #DairyBarn
The HACL
Dec 21, 20161 min read
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Weiss & Goldring Building
The Historical Association of Central Louisiana encourages the Alexandria City Council and Mayor Jacques Roy to receive the donation of...
The HACL
Nov 27, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Nov 22, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Nov 21, 20161 min read
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11/20/2016 - Holiday Party Invitation - members
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The HACL
Nov 9, 20161 min read
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Downtown Renaissance
Mike Jenkins was honored in a great article in the November-December issue of Louisiana Life magazine titled "Renaissance Ramble -...
The HACL
Nov 5, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Oct 17, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Sep 12, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Sep 9, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Aug 30, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Aug 9, 20162 min read
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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...
The HACL
Jun 18, 20161 min read
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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....
The HACL
Jun 7, 20161 min read
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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...
The HACL
Apr 10, 20161 min read
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