Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc. goal is to establish and promote a strong sense of community pride by preserving our history of our area.
The history of Minden, Louisiana and Webster Parish
The mission statement of the Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc. 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 historic
The museum, which opened in June 2008, uses the motto "Preserving Our Past for Our Future".
It features American Indian and pioneer artifacts, including steamboating on Dorcheat Bayou, a log cabin, furniture, and clothing as well as material from the American Civil War era.
There are exhibits on local theaters and movie that are shot in Webster Parish, and the Coca-Cola Bottling of Minden on Pine Street. Another exhibit is dedicated to the year 1933, when Minden was struck during the Great Depression with a bank failure, a fire, and a major tornado.
The Dorcheat Historical Association holds meetings on the second Monday of the month 5 times a year, with area speakers invited to discuss various aspects of local history. The gatherings, called "Night At The Museum", are FREE to the public.
In September the Museum host a Gala Fundraiser Event at the museum.
The museum is open Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed for lunch between 1-2 p.m. Closed on Saturday except by appointment or for special events. Admission is FREE Special tours for all ages Tuesday – Friday.
Group appointments are available.
Call 318-377-3002 for more information or if you would like to plan a group gathering at the museum.
