Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society

Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society LGHS is the genealogical and historical society for the State of Louisiana. Established 1953.

05/04/2026

Come hike with us on Saturday, May 9th as we explore the Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point on a 2.6 mile trek into the ancient past! This program starts at 10 AM, so be sure to arrive a little earlier than that along with good waterproof hiking boots, bottled water, and insect repellent. Full details are on our event page.

05/04/2026

Join us at the Natchitoches Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Downtown Natchitoches! From farm-fresh produce and beautiful plants to homemade goods and local favorites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Support our local farmers, makers, and small businesses while spending time with family, friends, and community.

Come for the market, stay for the experience 💚

Natchitoches Farmers Market City of Natchitoches, Community and Economic Development Department Natchitoches Main Street Program

05/04/2026
05/04/2026

You are warmly invited to attend a Native American Mass at St Ann in Ebarb on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM. Come view the beautiful Historical Monument in front of the church that features tribal and local history. Everyone is welcome. Please join us for a covered dish social immediately following Mass.

05/04/2026
02/23/2026

Centenary College’s annual Founders’ Day observance will be Thursday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m. in Brown Chapel. The convocation celebrates the College’s long history and highlights achievements by faulty and staff. Dr. David Hobson (’98), A.C “Cheesy” Voran Choir Director, will be the ...

02/23/2026

Who Dat? Who says the Adai Caddo disappeared or died off in the 1700s?

Here is a map published in 1841 showing "Village of the Adais." Source: A General Atlas Of The World by Samuel G. Goodrich, Thomas G. Bradford, G.W. Boynton. Entered according to Act of Congress by T.G. Bradford in the Clerk's Office of the District of Court of Massachusetts.

This is just a taste of what you will see at our March 7th Meeting!!!

We will discuss maps from international treaties, U.S. War Department, and the colonial government showing various Adai Caddo Villages from San Augustine, Texas to Natchitoches Louisiana.

02/23/2026

Three parishes were carved from Imperial Calcasieu on Jan. 1, 1913, and became Allen, Beauregard and Jeff Davis parishes. That was the second division of what the Lake Charles American […]

02/23/2026

We carry a large variety of filters for you home's HVAC unit/s. Come check out what we have in stock!!
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Come shop with us 758 Front Street in Natchitoches, call us at (318) 352-2803 or visit us online at www.kaffiefrederick.com
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01/31/2026

Sound like a local at Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans with this quick lingo lesso.

01/31/2026

Join us for the Alabama-Coushatta Children’s Pow Wow on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. Free admission—everyone is welcome to celebrate culture, youth, and tradition!

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