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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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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,...
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May 19, 20221 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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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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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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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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11/24 - Holiday Party at Rosalie
Members and guests are invited to the Holiday Celebration on Sunday afternoon, November 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rosalie...
The HACL
Nov 19, 20191 min read
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4/7/2019-Dr. Thomas Howell-Soldiers of the Pen
Dr. Thomas Howell will tell about the Writers War Board in World War II at 2 p.m. on April 7 at LSUA Coughlin Hall. This free event is...
The HACL
Mar 1, 20191 min read
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The Pelican State goes to War: Louisiana in World War II - open until 3/15/2019
The Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War exhibit produced by The National WWII Museum is on display in Natchitoches through...
The HACL
Jan 26, 20191 min read
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The HACL
Aug 31, 20180 min read
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39th Annual Louisiana Preservation Conference - May 16,17
Thibodaux, Louisiana - Investing in Preservation See schedule and register. #event
The HACL
Apr 3, 20181 min read
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Annual Meeting and Picnic - 4/15/2018
Please review the attached invitation to a wonderful Sunday afternoon picnic in the historic Rapides Cemetery, a National Register...
The HACL
Mar 28, 20181 min read
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A Look into the Woodward Brothers - 4/7/2018
Talk with a Scholar - Alexandria Museum of Art Judith Bonner, Senior Curator and Curator of Art at the Historic New Orleans Collection in...
The HACL
Mar 27, 20181 min read
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Historical exhibit at AMOA - Witness to Wartime
Witness to Wartime: Takuichi Fujii introduces an artist whose work opens a window to historical events, issues, and ideas far greater...
The HACL
Mar 12, 20181 min read
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Letters from Vietnam - 3/11/2018, 2 p.m.
Jim Leggett reads letters he wrote to his parents from Vietnam 50 years ago. When: Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. Where: Richard...
The HACL
Feb 6, 20181 min read
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LTHP Spring Ramble - 3/3/2018
The Louisiana Trust for Historic Places has announced their Keachi DeSoto Spring 2018 Ramble on March 3. Register now. #event
The HACL
Feb 6, 20181 min read
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Holiday Celebration - 11/19/2017
View video of Holiday Celebration: Eden Plantation, c. 1830 Renew your membership. #event
The HACL
Nov 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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