Doors Open At 5:30
“Night At The Museum”
“The Machen Family In Webster Parish”
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The Machen family has been a part of Webster parish for nearly one hundred years with early roots in the Northern end of the parish. R. O. Machen, Jr. was born 5-7-1942 in Springhill, Louisiana. R.O. moved to Minden when he was in the 5th grade. His father R.O. Machen Sr. became assistant superintendent of Webster schools that year which prompted the move. A 1960 graduate from Minden High School and later graduating from Louisiana Tech in 1964 with a BS degree in Accounting. His banking career began immediately after graduation when he went to work for Louisiana Bank in 1964 and Peoples Bank in 1967. After 47 years in the Banking business he retired in 2010 from Gibsland Bank.
Married in 1979 to Barbara Fountain a Homer native. The couple has five children, 15 grandchildren and so far 3 great grandchildren - and looking ahead for many more. Barbara works for the State of Louisiana in the Child Welfare Division and will retire in 2017. Machen stated, “Retirement life has been a big change for me because I have become fond of being by myself in Evergreen the last 6 years.” We are sure thatR.O.’s love for his Evergreen community and his hobbies will keep him busy.
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Now is your chance to hear and see a great presentation. The 61st “Night at the Museum” will take place Monday February 13th, 2017.
Don't miss your chance to hear about some of our local history. 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 CLOSED. The museum admission is free. Also open for special tours and rental by appointment.