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| Becky Marvin, Kay Elzen, Janice Mourad, Cora Lou Robinson, Lou Snook |
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| Dr Richard Baker and Mrs. Ann Harlan |
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| Carleton Prothro preparing for the guest to arrive |
September 9th, 2013 was a big night for the Dorcheat
Historical Association
Museum. The annual event now in its 5th
year was host to over 125 attendees and brought in around $30,000 for the
Webster Parish history museum. Gala
organizers Kay Elzen, Becky Marvin, Janice Mourad, Lou Snook and Cora Lou
Robinson as well as museum board members were very pleased with the turnout and
response this year.
Museum director; Schelley Francis
commented, “Of course as always the highlight of the evening was Cora Lou
Robinson’s original art work “St. Matthew C.M.E. Church.” Bringing in a high bid of $10,000 this year, Cora
Lou’s painting has always been the most coveted item at the annual museum
fundraiser! Her paintings have raised
over $35,000 in the last four years for us. Cora Lou’s works of art have helped the museum
tremendously and we are so grateful for her generosity, talent and love for her
community. We are equally as thankful for
the people that bid on all of our items and support us year after year. So many people realize the importance of
saving and preserving our history, we are grateful for every one of them.”
The museum is in the process of
expanding with the upcoming purchase of an adjacent building within the next
month. This purchase will not only give
Dorcheat Historical Association Museum much needed storage and office space but
it will also give the museum a small parking lot, more exhibit space and a
larger meeting area in the future. “Our
goal this past year was to just be able to raise the money to purchase the
building. We have the funding for that
in place now, soon we will have to turn around and begin the raising of money
for a new roof and other necessary renovations to make it a useable space for
us. We have been able to set goals on
all our projects and work toward them with much success. I think in time we will be able to offer an
equally impressive addition to what we already have.” stated Mrs. Francis.
If you have
not had the opportunity to check out what the museum has to offer, we urge you
to do so. Museum is located at 116
Pearl Street a block of Main
Street.
Museum hours are Tuesday-Friday 10-4 closed from 1-2 for lunch and also
open by appointment for special occasions.
The museum also has a Facebook page and group that you can join to find
out about the latest updates. Visit the
website at www.museuminminden.blogspot.com