Dorcheat Historical Association Museum, Inc.

09/03/2026

This is one in a set of photos recently donated to the museum by the local Wildlife and Fisheries office documenting construction of the public boat launch on Dorcheat in Dixie Inn in 1968.

09/02/2026

The Dixie Overland Highway ran directly through the heart of downtown Minden. Read about it here and make plans to attend Bossier Parish Libraries History Center's World War IIs Day next Tuesday, September 8th to hear Claiborne Parish Library Historian Wesley Harris speak about Highway 80's role in World War II.

09/02/2026

Silent Auction Preview!

Thank you to Karen Allen for donating this set of cast iron cookware for the Dorcheat Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala!

For tickets or to make a donation, please visit our website, stop by the museum, or mail to P.O. Box 1094, Minden, LA 71058.

All proceeds directly fund operation of the museum.

09/02/2026

Silent Auction Preview!

Thank you to Woods Tank for donating this framed Cora Lou Robinson print for the Dorcheat Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala!

For tickets or to make a donation, please visit our website, stop by the museum, or mail to P.O. Box 1094, Minden, LA 71058.

All proceeds directly fund operation of the museum.

09/02/2026

Silent Auction Preview!

Thank you to Steve Bryan at Steve's Clockworks and Jewel Shoppe for donating this gold filled chain for the Dorcheat Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala!

For tickets or to make a donation, please visit our website, stop by the museum, or mail to P.O. Box 1094, Minden, LA 71058.

All proceeds directly fund operation of the museum.

09/02/2026

Silent Auction Preview!

Thank you to Under Dawgs Sports Grill for donating this wine basket for the Dorcheat Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala!

Includes:
Phantom Red Wine
Frontera Merlo/Cab Blend
Cavit Pinot Noir
Menage a Trois Red Blend
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
2 Bottles MeszzaCorona Pinot Grigio
2 Large Wine Glasses
1 Wine Bottle Opener
1 Pkg. Floral Cocktail Napkins
1 Fleur de lis Dish Towel
$50 Gift Certificate to Under Dawgs

For tickets or to make a donation, please visit our website, stop by the museum, or mail a check to P.O. Box 1094, Minden, LA 71058.

09/02/2026

The 1916 Minden Post Office stood on the site of the Capital One building in downtown Minden and was replaced by our current post office in 1960.

09/01/2026

The Dorcheat Historical Association and Museum, Inc. will host its annual fundraiser gala at the museum, located at 116 Pearl Street at 6 p.m. Monday, September 14th. As a nonprofit organization, the museum relies on the financial support of the community. All proceeds directly fund operation of the...

09/01/2026

Main Street Minden

08/31/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of board member emerita, Mrs. Becky Marvin. She was so loved and will be greatly missed. We extend our deepest condolences to the family.

Rebecca Campbell Marvin, or Becky as most knew her, went to her heavenly home on August 30, 2026.  She was born September 14, 1935, in Minden, Louisiana to John T. And Mary Hays Campbell.    A 1953 graduate of Minden High School, Becky attended Louisiana State University where she earned her deg...