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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    April 9 - 1st and only showing/tour the Harold Poole Home
    Charles Charrier
    • Mar 2, 2016
    • 1 min

    April 9 - 1st and only showing/tour the Harold Poole Home

    You will want to be a part of a very special HACL function for a one time only tour of the notable home of Brother Poole in Forest Hill....
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    Felling a "historic" tree
    The HACL
    • Feb 23, 2016
    • 1 min

    Felling a "historic" tree

    Good neighbors gathered to fell a leaning tree at the Historic Rapides Cemetery on February 8. Thanks to those who donated their skills,...
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    12/10/2015 - Grand Opening of re-marked Solomon Northup Trail
    The HACL
    • Dec 7, 2015
    • 1 min

    12/10/2015 - Grand Opening of re-marked Solomon Northup Trail

    Forum & Launch, visit 4 sites on newly re-marked Trail. 10 am – about 3 pm, or come at 1 pm for the afternoon session. Thursday, Dec...
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    11/22/2015 HACL Holiday Party Invitation - Hotel Bentley
    Charles Charrier
    • Nov 9, 2015
    • 1 min

    11/22/2015 HACL Holiday Party Invitation - Hotel Bentley

    MEMBERS ONLY Mark your calendar for Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2015, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. for a delightful members only celebration...
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    Pineville Senior raising funds for Dairy Barn
    The HACL
    • Oct 30, 2015
    • 1 min

    Pineville Senior raising funds for Dairy Barn

    The Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake organization has announced that Rebekah Gauthier, a senior at Pineville High School, has started a...
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    Welcome to our new website
    The HACL
    • Oct 21, 2015
    • 1 min

    Welcome to our new website

    Today we launch our new website which contains information about past and current initiative of the Historical Association of Central...
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    10/17 - Historic Cemetery Tour
    The HACL
    • Oct 6, 2015
    • 1 min

    10/17 - Historic Cemetery Tour

    Tour date: Saturday, October 17 between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Historic Rapides Cemetery 201 Hattie St, Pineville, LA Click here for...
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    HACL Dairy Barn goal
    The HACL
    • Sep 16, 2015
    • 1 min

    HACL Dairy Barn goal

    Ensure the preservation, restoration, and repurposing of the Dairy Barn at the Central Louisiana Hospital site. To facilitate efforts...
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    Alexandria, LA 71301

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