Dorcheat Historical Association Museum

The museum, which opened in June 2008, uses the motto “Preserving Our Past for Our Future”. It features American Indian and pioneer artifacts, including steam boating on Dorcheat Bayou, a log cabin, furniture, and clothing as well as material from the American Civil War era.  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.

Experience the life and culture of Webster Parish along with the Bayou Dorcheat area of North Louisiana. Learn about our famous people including Alan Bean, 4th Man to Walk on the Moon and the movies shot in Webster Parish.

Exhibits include local theaters and movies that were filmed in Webster Parish, some of our areas famous singers and songwriters, the Coca-Cola Bottling of Minden, and the tragedy of 1933. Tours are free to the public.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday: 10 AM-1 PM & 2 PM-4 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM-1 PM & 2 PM-4 PM
Thursday: 10 AM-1 PM & 2 PM-4 PM
Friday: 10 AM-1 PM & 2 PM-4 PM