Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Preschool archaeology

Tomorrow, Bossier Central Library's preschool reading program is all about archaeology! Bring your little ones to the children's department Wednesday the 26th at 10 am so they can discover why and how archaeologists dig up the past. Miss Pam will teach them about "Clues in the Ground" and each child will get a magnifying glass to take home.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Sacred to the Memory exhibit open



Our newest exhibit focuses on the meaning behind gravestone symbols. Learn about common symbols found on Bossier Parish headstones and grab a symbol guide to bring with you to area cemeteries. "Sacred to the Memory" will only be up through November, so be sure to visit soon.

Our Fall Festival next Friday, the 28th, from 9 - 4:30 is a perfect time to check out the exhibit! We'll also have a craft for the younger visitors - kids can make pumpkin or tombstone treat bags. Kids will definitely need that treat bag to carry their Halloween haul. We'll be passing out candy and toys. Head over to the reading garden in the Central Library for face painting, apple bobbing, pumpkin painting, and other games.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Historical archaeology program this Thursday!

To celebrate Louisiana Archaeology Month, we are presenting a program this Thursday, Oct. 20th at 6 pm. in the Historical Center. Dr. George Avery, an archaeologist at Stephen F. Austin University will give a show-and-tell talk about antique bottles. Curious about a bottle you found? Bring it with you to the program and Dr. Avery will help you learn more about its history.

Monday, October 17, 2011

October is Family History Month




Front row, left to right: Larry Vance, Ed Logan, Tom Land Back row, left to right: Cal Vance, Pixie Butler, Joe Adger, Bev Hill

Here is a photo that is not new to our collection, but until now had been unidentified. Local historian and History Center patron Dale Jennings solved that mystery when visiting with Caddo Parish resident Dan Logan. The men in this photo were identified by Mr. Logan’s father Buddy Logan before his death. Buddy Logan’s father, Ed Logan, is in the photo. Get those mystery family photographs identified by older relatives before they pass on, or write identifications in soft pencil on the back of pictures for future generations.



A program for Family History Month will be held at the Benton Branch of the Bossier Parish Library: On Wed. October 19, Historical Center Director Ann Middleton will present “Do You Own a Radio Set? (What Census Takers Wanted to Know 1790-1930)" Benton Branch Library, 11:30 a.m. Bring your lunch, if you wish.

Census program this Wednesday

Curious about the US census records? Attend Ann Middleton's presentation "Do You Own a Radio Set?" at the Benton branch library at 11:30 this Wednesday, the 19th. She will explain what census takers wanted to know for the 1790-1930 enumerations. Learn how the census can help in your genealogy searches. Bring a brown bag lunch if you'd like!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Archaeology month events

October is Louisiana archaeology month and the Historical Center is excited to highlight local cultural resources and the work of archaeologists.

We have an archaeology month scavenger hunt in the Historical Center for ages 8 - 13. Participants will search for answers in our Caddo Indian exhibits and receive prizes. Our grand prize winners for each age group will get a book about archaeology! Join the hunt anytime during the month of October.

We also have a program next Thursday, Oct. 20th at 6 pm. Dr. George Avery, an archaeologist at Stephen F. Austin University will give a show-and-tell talk about antique bottles. Curious about a bottle you found? Bring it with you to the program and Dr. Avery will help you learn more about its history.