“Night At The Museum” with Joan Wiley Luck

“Night At The Museum” with Joan Wiley Luck

Joan Wiley Luck will be an event you do not want to miss!

The Dorcheat Historical Association Museum will hold its 2nd “Night at the Museum” for the 2013 series of speakers on the second Monday night in March 2013.  Mrs. Joan Wiley Luck will speak at the Dorcheat Historical Association and Museum on March 11th, 2013.

Joan Wiley Luck ... native of Minden, attended school here in Minden and also in Southern California where her mother lived at the time.  Joan is a mother of four children, Cyndy Clement Gay of Minden, Amanda Clement Barber of Chino Valley, AZ, Rebecca Clement White of Minden and Mark Clement of Fordoche, LA.  Joan has six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 

She has worked most of her life in the Webster Parish Court System, where she spent 21 years in District Court and has spent 26 years in Minden City Court, where she served as Clerk and Court Administrator for Judge Harmon Drew, Jr. and now serves in that same capacity for Judge John C. Campbell. In her spare time she enjoys fishing with her husband, Joe, painting, cooking, bird watching and spending time with her family.

Her roots run deep in north Louisiana, with both maternal and fraternal ancestors having settled here many generations ago and, as she will tell you, she would not want to live anywhere else but Minden.  Joan and her husband Joe Luck are always eager to help preserve Minden’s rich history.  Both have played characters for several years at the Minden Cemetery Ghost Walk. 

Joan has a very vivid memory when it comes to her childhood experiences.  These memories were captured in 2012 in her book “My Small Abundances” now available at the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum.  Joan is also a regular contributor to the museum cookbooks, where she shares memories with each of her recipes.  As she states in the front of her book, “I hope my memories bring a smile to your face.  Smiling is good for the soul!”  

Don’t miss your chance to hear about some of Minden’s early families. The museum events will be held in the Media/Learning room at the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum, 116 Pearl Street, Minden, La.  Museum doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with first-come, first-serve seating.  Program begins at 6:00 p.m., admission is free with potluck desserts and snacks welcome. 

For more information contact Schelley Brown Francis at 318-377-3002 or visit www.museuminminden.blogspot.com to sign up for the museum email blast. You can also find the museum on Facebook. To learn more about Webster Parish’s rich history visit the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum located at 116 Pearl Street in Minden. Museum hours; closed on Monday, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed from 1-2 for lunch), Saturday 10 a.m. - noon. The museum admission is free. Also open for special tours and rental by appointment.

 

 

 

“Night At The Museum” with Philip McInnis Packs The House

The Dorcheat Historical Association Museum held its 38th “Night at the Museum” on February 11, 2013.  Mr. Philip McInnis spoke to a packed house at the Dorcheat Historical Association and Museum.  Schelley Brown Francis stated, “People started coming in early so I knew we were going to have a full house!  Philip has such a dry humor that he kept the crowd entertained.  He gave a very detailed account of his family history along with some great pictures to add interest for everyone in attendance.  He did a wonderful job and we are so glad he agreed to speak for the evening event.”

McInnis is a member of one of Minden’s early business families.  The McInnis Insurance business in Minden dates back to the 1920s and the McInnis Brothers Construction dates back to the 1940s.  McInnis spoke of his grandparents and what it was like for him growing up in Minden.  Like many others, he wouldn’t trade growing up in Minden for anything.  He is very grateful and appreciative of his life here in Webster Parish.    

If you have missed any of the museum events they are available on DVD for $10 each.  The next “Night at the Museum” will feature Joan Willey Luck.  Joan will speak on Monday, March 11^th, 2013.  Mark your calendar now; you don’t want to miss your chance to hear about one of Minden’s pioneer families.  The museum events are held in the Media/Learning room at the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum, 116 Pearl Street, Minden, La.  Museum doors open at 5:30 p.m., with first-come, first-serve seating.  Programs begin at 6:00 p.m., admission is free with potluck desserts and snacks welcome. 

For more information contact Schelley Brown Francis at 318-377-3002 or visit www.museuminminden.blogspot.com to sign up for the museum email blast. You can also find the museum on Facebook. To learn more about Webster Parish’s rich history visit the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum located at 116 Pearl Street in Minden. Museum hours; closed on Monday, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed from 1-2 for lunch), Saturday 10 a.m. - noon. The museum admission is free. Also open for special tours and rental by appointment.