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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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2022 Holiday Gathering
Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 2 pm RSVP: sidoniemcd@gmail.com or (318) 623-6922 'Sugar Mill Fields' 56 Meeker Road Lecompte, Louisiana...
The HACL
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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Unveiling of New Historic Marker at the Historic Rapides Cemetery
Special thanks to Mr. Mike Tudor, of the HACL, the City of Pineville, and SEWA for a successful installation of this New Historic Marker,...
theorderlyassistan
May 19, 20221 min read
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Date Set! April 3rd Spring Garden Party
The date is set! Thanks to Melissa Whittington, granddaughter of Roy. O. Martin Sr., we are excited to offer this rare opportunity to see...
theorderlyassistan
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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theorderlyassistan
Dec 2, 20210 min read
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Lost and Found - Gov. Walker's Grave
"A Louisiana Governor's Missing Grave" has been found and is discussed by Dave McNamara in a Heart of Louisiana story. Be sure to watch...
HACL
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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New!! Cemetery Visitors Guide
Create your own walking or driving tour of the Old Rapides Cemetery. At the Alexandria Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau...
HACL
Sep 29, 20211 min read
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Annual Meeting - a great success!
We had a very good turnout, gained new members, heard updates of recent preservation and history events, received inspiring words from...
HACL
May 30, 20211 min read
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Gov. Jimmie Davis Historical Marker
Friday, May 7, 2021 - Unveiling of Historical Marker Dr. Henry O. Robertson, Professor of History at Louisiana College, researched and...
The HACL
Mar 31, 20211 min read
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Lee Street Riot of 1942
The City of Alexandria announced a new historical marker regarding the Lee Street Riot of 1942 being placed at 819 Lee Street, the site...
The HACL
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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Join or Renew Membership
Would you like to join the Historical Association of Central Louisiana? Are you already a member and would like to renew your annual...
The HACL
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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Preservationist Dave Curry
Read article by Michael Wynne about HACL board member Dave Curry from pages 18-19 of the January 2021 issue of CenlaFocus .
The HACL
Jan 9, 20211 min read
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Preservationist Dr. Robert Rush
Read article by Michael Wynne about HACL board member Dr. Robert Rush from the December 2020 issue of CenlaFocus.com . View article on...
The HACL
Jan 9, 20211 min read
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Preservationist Mike Tudor
This August 2018 article by Michael Wynne in the CenlaFocus article honored HACL board member Mike Tudor.
The HACL
Jan 9, 20211 min read
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Preservationists - John and Sid McDaniel
Read article by Michael Wynne about HACL board members John and Sid McDaniel from the September 2017 issue of CenlaFocus.
The HACL
Jan 9, 20211 min read
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Looking Back - 39 years ago
In 1981 the Historical Association of Central Louisiana sponsored a tour of 9 homes. The proceeds from The Heritage Tour were to be used...
The HACL
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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75th Anniversary - Liberation of Auschwitz - 5/11/2020
On Monday May 11 at 6:30 p.m. on YouTube Live ...
The HACL
May 10, 20201 min read
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Donahue Ferry Road - March 5, 2020
The historical marker unveiling will occur at noon on Thursday, March 5 at the corner of Donahue Ferry Road and College Boulevard.
The HACL
Feb 27, 20201 min read
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P.B.S. Pinchback Historical Marker Unveiling
... first of the City of Alexandria's historical markers ... in honor of P.B.S. Pinchback, Louisiana's first African-American governor ...
The HACL
Feb 25, 20201 min read
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The HACL
Feb 12, 20200 min read
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2019 Preservationist of the Year Award
The HACL recognizes Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake and HACL board members. Mike Johnson and Dave Curry, for their efforts over the...
The HACL
Jan 2, 20201 min read
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