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.
Rapides Cemetery
The Rapides Cemetery Preservation Society, a project of the Historical Association of Central LA, works to preserve the Historic Rapides Cemetery. Visit the Facebook page for the Historic Rapides Cemetery Preservation Society.
Second and Fifth Saturday Cleanup
Be a part of the workday(s) at the cemetery on the second Saturday, and in those months with a fifth Saturday. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Usually there are cookies (and water to wash them down.) View a map.
Media/News Articles
Video Links
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10/17/2015 Cemetery Tour - KALB
10/22/2016 Cemetery Tour
4/9/2016 - A reception was held at Brother Poole's home, honoring Architect Fred Barksdale. It was a very successful fundraiser for the Historic Rapides Cemetery.
2/5/2016 - Jason Church of the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training visited the cemetery to share preservation techniques.
10/17/2015 Cemetery Tour
as Commandant Etienne Maraffret Layssard
with Sharon Allen
at Historic Rapides Cemetery
as Commandant Etienne Maraffret Layssard