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The mission statement of the Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc. in Minden, Louisiana..is to establish and promote a strong sense of community pride by preserving our past for our future generations. We will make our patrons aware of Webster Parish’s historical assets and significance by promoting, teaching, involving, and displaying history in many unique ways. This will be not only for our community but for others outside of our area.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
Night At The Museum Marcus Wren May 11, 2015
4th “Night At The Museum” 2015
Marcus Wren speaks on The Wren/Spencer
Family
May 11th,
2015 “Night at the Museum” will be a very special treat for history lovers. Marcus Wren will be speaking on his mother’s
side of the family the Spencers. The
Wren Family has history that dates back to before the Civil War in our
area. Marcus last spoke to the museum in
April of 2008 on this grandfather G.L.P. Wren a Civil War soldier. Marcus Wren has been a fixture in our town
for over 90 years and has many, many stories to tell about the changes he has
seen and the rich history of his family….he will be sure to draw a packed house
at the May museum event. The Wren/Spencer
family history should be something everyone is interested in that loves to hear
about the past and its importance.
Don't miss your chance to hear about one of
Minden's long time families. The museum
events are 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 CLOSED. The museum admission is free. Also open
for special tours and rental by appointment.