Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc.: We Made Minden's Top Ten For 2008

Welcome To The Dorcheat Museum Blog

Thank you for visiting the Dorcheat Historical Association and Museum Blog. The Dorcheat Historical Museum opened June 10th, 2008. Our hours are, Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., closed for lunch from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., open again from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. - noon and also by appointment for special showings and meetings. We would like to invite you to visit our location at 116 Pearl Street in Minden, Louisiana. We look forward to sharing our history with you.
For more information please contact museum director
Schelley Brown at 318-423-0192.

Membership and Contribution Levels

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Membership Dues and Contribution Levels:
· Individual - $20.00
· Family - $40.00
· Sustaining - $75.00
· Patron – $125.00 -
· Benefactor – $250.00 -
· Corporate - $500.00
· Bronze - $1000 - $2,499
· Silver - $2,500 - $4,999
· Gold - $5,000 - $9,999
· Platinum - $10,000 – 24,999
· Diamond - $25,000 & up
· We also have a stock transfer plan for your contributions

In return for your support, you will receive not only a tax deduction, but also, invitations to all museum activities. Please give every consideration to helping with this endeavor. Be a part of Webster Parish history by becoming a member of the Webster Parish Dorcheat Historical Association and Museum.
Dues and pledge contributions may be mailed to:

Dorcheat Historical Association Museum
PO Box 1094
Minden, Louisiana 71058.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

We Made Minden's Top Ten For 2008

An eventful year in Minden, Webster
Written by Press-Herald Staff
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Over the next two days, the Press-Herald will recap the 10 biggest news stories of 2008 in Webster Parish.As follows are numbers 10 through 6.
TEN
Dorcheat Historical Museum opens
The greatly-anticipated Dorcheat Historical Museum, located at 116 Pearl Street, opened to the public on June 10.
The museum houses relics of historical interest and significance collected from all areas of Webster Parish as well as family heirlooms, which have been passed down through the generations. Many of the items have been donated by life-long residents of Minden.
Museum tours start with the history of Webster Parish, beginning with a Native American exhibit. They then progress down a timeline depicting progressions seen and made during the life of Webster Parish.
The Museum began hosting “Night for the Museum”, an exciting and entertaining evening featuring guest speakers who recall stories of Minden’s past. Speakers for this monthly event have included George Turner, Dr. Steve Kirkikis and Marilyn Miller.
The highly attended events are held at Christopher’s, located at 615 Main Street and include refreshments.Museum Director Schelley Brown said Night for the Museum allows for the recording of these important stories for future generations.

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"Taste Of Yesterday III" Home Plate

The Dorcheat Historical Association and Museum, Inc.’s third cookbook “Home Plate” is here! Museum director, Schelley Brown explained, “These cookbooks have really taken on a life of their own! Our first cookbook in 2007 “A Taste Of Yesterday” sold 500 copies in 10 days. We now have less than 100 of our first and second book! The 1st book tells the early history of Webster Parish and the 2nd book in 2008 was a wonderful addition with cover art by Folk Artist Cora Lou Robinson. This book “Taste Of Class” was an even bigger success, telling the history of early education in our parish and including nostalgic photos from 1920s-1960s. The museum has shipped these books out all over the country. Brown commented, “Several famous people have even received them as Christmas gifts! People have now come to expect a new book from the museum every year. We wanted to tell the history as well as have nice cookbooks for people to collect.”
The all new book is about the history of Sports and Recreation in Webster Parish. This book is sure to hit a homerun for the museum as a fundraiser. This beautiful book has cover art by Folk Artist Cora Lou Robinson as well as wonderful Webster Parish sports history facts and lots of wonderful historic photos.
When you think of your teen years you think about baseball, football, basketball, track, tennis matches, golf tournaments and swim meets. Memories of hot dogs from concession stands, tailgate parties, pancake breakfast, spaghetti dinners and cakewalk fundraisers. All of this cooking was done in support of our high school sports teams. These are historic moments for us because many of these sports memories will last a lifetime. We will relive those games over and over again at reunions, with friends and family, with our children and grandchildren.
Southern cooking and sports go hand in hand. It is our way of showing support for our team and brings together our friends to celebrate the thrill of victories and the agony of defeats. This book will share bits of sports history from citizens of our parish--past and present. Many of our great high school athletes went on to professional careers. Webster Parish has seen many great sports figures develop from our area schools. It is with this knowledge that this book has been created. We want to remember all of our athletes as being a part of the team and also being a part of our lives. Remember, it wasn’t about if you won or lost, it was how you played the game. Sometimes it was just the game that made the difference, not who won that we remember. It is with this in mind that 400 all new recipes were submitted.
Don’t wait! Get your books today at the Dorcheat Museum located at 116 Pearl Street, or call for other pick up locations. Price is $20 per book. Books can be mailed for an additional charge of $5.00 for shipping and handling. Just send your check to the Dorcheat Museum, P.O. Box 1094 Minden, La. 71058. For information please contact us at 318-377-3002. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 1094, Minden, Louisiana 71058. To see what we are all about visit our web site at www.museuminminden.blogspot.com Visit us at 116 Pearl Street, Minden, LA.

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It’s Here! It’s Here! It’s Here!
The all new Taste of Yesterday II “A Taste Of Class” Cookbook is here!
The first printing of the all new Dorcheat Historical Association Museum cookbook “A Taste of Class” has arrived! This book is graced with a full color cover with art by Folk Artist Cora Lou Robinson. Mrs. Robinson’s Minden High School 1950s painting gives this book special meaning to many in our area. The back cover features a bio and picture of the artist as well. This unique cookbook is filled with 400 recipes submitted by past Webster Parish high school students from many of our different schools. Each recipe has the name of the contributor with his or her class and school listed plus many have short bios about that person. Webster parish historian John Agan supplied the history of early education of our parish that you will find in the front of the book. The Bob Grambling Collection 1940s-1960s photos are woven in as well as many photos and memories from other schools throughout the parish. These wonderful historical pictures from 1900s – 1950s give this book that little bit of something extra. It isn’t just a cookbook it is a piece of history. Museum director, Schelley Brown stated, “Our last book was a huge success and the new book will be even more so”. We ordered 1000 books and they are selling out fast! Last year we sold 500 in 10 days of our first book and then had to wait for weeks to get more in. We didn’t want that to happen this year. This book is a wonderful addition to anyone’s cookbook collection and the perfect gift for Christmas!”
The book is a fundraising project that has been in the works for almost a year. The cost of the book is $20.00 and you can add an extra $5.00 for shipping if you need to have one sent as a gift. The funds from the cookbook will benefit the Children’s Learning Center project for the Dorcheat Museum. The all new museum opened in June of this year with much success and even more compliments and rave reviews. The monthly “Nights for the Museum” which are held at Christopher’s on Main Street in Minden are becoming the must do function for the 2nd Monday night of every month. The museum is a huge asset to our parish and hopes to continue to grow and preserve our parish history for years to come. Please show your support and purchase your cookbooks today.
For cookbook orders you can mail your $20.00 checks to Dorcheat Museum P.O. Box 1094 Minden, La. 71058 don’t forget the $5.00 extra for postage for shipping. For pickup or delivery please call Schelley Brown at 318-423-0192 or iluvoldcars@yahoo.com . If you choose to pick up your books at the Dorcheat Museum located at 116 Pearl Street you will get a guided tour of the new facility. Just be sure to call ahead for pickup times. For more information on the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum you can visit the web site at http://www.museuminminden.blogspot.com/

Limited Edition Cora Lou Robinson

The Dorcheat Museum will be offering a limited edition print of an original painting by folk artist Cora Lou Brown Robinson. This print will be an 11 x 14 for $25 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling. We will also offer a 20 x 24 canvas reproduction Giclée for $175. Don’t miss your opportunity to have a piece of 1950’s memories of Minden in your home. Mail your payment to Dorcheat Museum P.O. Box 1094 Minden, La. 71058. For more information call Schelley Brown at 318-423-0192.
Cora Lou Brown Robinson and Hunter’s Playhouse
Known to most simply as “Cora Lou", this Minden native and resident is recognized for not only her talents as a professional folk artist but also as a teacher, wife, mother, grandmother and true product of a deep -rooted Minden family. Born in 1935 to Ed and Celeste Brown, Cora Lou has two siblings--one brother, Ed Brown and one sister, Mary Celeste Powers. Cora Lou is married to Ronald Robinson. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
Her childhood was what she calls “picture perfect.". She played from morning ’til night with the neighborhood children. Their lives followed a pattern. During the week they went to school, and each Saturday morning they listened to “Let’s Pretend” on the radio and that afternoon would walk to the “picture show” and then walk safely home. Each Sunday they went to Sunday school and then to church. She remembers the thrill of chasing lightning bugs at dusk while all the neighborhood parents sat outside and visited on their front porch. It was a simpler time in Minden, Louisiana, and for many of the people that grew up here.
Her teenage years were wonderful in part due to the generosity of the Hunter family. The Hunter family has owned the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Minden since 1901. Back in the 1940s the Hunters became the recreation hub for all of Minden and the surrounding area. Everyone swam in their pool, played in their playground, danced in their playhouse, and watched countless ballgames in their park. No other town has ever seen the likes of the Hunter family in Cora Lou’s eyes. The 1940s, 50s and early 60s were a special time in Minden, Louisiana because of the generosity of Gladys and Larry Hunter. Cora Lou’s love of the special times and memories of the 1950s and Hunter’s Playhouse is depicted in one of her first paintings of a dance at the Playhouse.
Cora Lou Brown Robinson says her paintings are about “God and Country, Family, and Friends.” Many of her ideas for her paintings come from her childhood and all come from her heart. Her paintings have been featured all across the United States and no one appreciates her more than her hometown and what she does for them by creating their memories on canvas.
The following is taken from the “Memories of Hunter’s” book

Memories are precious, yet hard to express
A golden moment, suspended in a capsule waiting to come again---but never will
A safe haven in the storm of today
A part of time so dear and so wondrous--one would have to have lived it to fully understand it
A slice of life we wanted our children to experience--but they did not
A time almost pure if compared to today’s lifestyles
Something we can almost hold in our hands, yet not grasp
A man and a woman so totally dedicated to young people that they made them their life
Our own youth and innocence ---only a yesterday away
------Cora Lou Robinson
This project to benefit the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum is sponsored by Ben and Linda Hunter, Cora Lou Robinson, Easley’s Fine Arts, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, Gibsland Bank and Trust, Ann Mays Harlan, Steve G. Kirkikis, M.D., Earlene Mendenhall Lyle, Richard Campbell D.D.S. (Dr. Feelgood), A. Loye & Peggy W. Jone

For More Cora Lou Robinson Information and Prints go to http://www.coralourobinson.blogspot.com/

Give The Gift of Webster Parish History and Great Recipes

Acknowledgments
When you think of the history of an area many times you think about your grandparents or great grandparents. Memories of meals shared at holidays or Sunday afternoons. These are historic moments for us because many of these memories are what we carry forward in life.
Southern cooking is comfort food. It is our way of showing love; we deliver food to our neighbors in times of joy and sorrow. This book shares bits of love from citizens past and present of our area. Without all the wonderful recipes and ads this book would not have been possible.
I would like to recognize a few people: Mrs. Waynette Farrington Sharon, for her diligence and time in editing this cookbook. Without Mrs. Sharon’s generosity this project could not have been accomplished in such a professional and timely manner. Mrs. Jackie Lewis for design and layout, her talents made this book not only a cookbook but a small piece of history. Mr. John Agan along with his mother Juanita and Mr. Joe Hinton for their extensive knowledge and research of Webster Parish, without them much of our history would be lost.
Many of our cultural and educational institutions thrived, long before our neighbor, Shreveport. More significant was the work ethic and the lifestyle brought to this area by the hardy pioneer settlers. Many came across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi after the Great Indian Removal. Others came as immigrants from foreign lands. All of these people were seeking the chance to create new lives and mold a culture and tradition that would survive and serve their descendants well.
We encourage you to help preserve our history by becoming a member or volunteering your time or talents.
For information please contact us at 318-377-3002. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 1094, Minden, Louisiana 71058. Visit us at 116 Pearl Street, Minden, LA.
Sincerely,
Schelley Brown
Director of the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum
Give the gift of Webster Parish history and great recipes all at the same time!
The Taste Of Yesterday Cookbook
The second printing of the all new Dorcheat Historical Association and Museum cookbook “Taste of Yesterday” has arrived! This unique cookbook is filled with 400 recipes, some of our parish history and wonderful historical pictures for that little bit of something extra. Museum director, Schelley Brown stated, “We sold all 500 books in 10 days before Christmas. We reordered 700 books and they are selling out fast! This is a wonderful addition to anyone’s cookbook collection this year.
The book is a fundraising project that has been in the works for six months. The cost of the book is $15.00 and you can add an extra $5.00 for shipping if you need to have one sent as a gift. The funds from the cookbook will benefit the roof project for the Dorcheat Museum. The all new museum will open March 1st, 2008 and will be a huge asset to our parish. A preview party was held on November 13, 2007 with over 200 attending. “This is a 30 year project that is finally coming true for all of us.” stated Ms. Brown. “We recently were awarded a $5,000 Main Street Grant for roof issues but the entire roof will cost $20,000 so we need to raise $15,000 soon!” This cookbook will get the museum halfway there if all the books sell soon.
For cookbook orders you can mail your checks to Dorcheat Museum P.O. Box 1094 Minden, La. 71058 don’t forget the $5.00 extra for postage. For pickup or delivery please call Schelley Brown at 318-423-0192 or iluvoldcars@yahoo.com . If you choose to pick up your books at the Dorcheat Museum located at 116 Pearl Street you will get a sneak preview of the all new facility. Just be sure to call ahead for pickup times.