Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) 2014 Preservation/Repurposed Success Stories in Louisiana

The Historic Carter House Society Inc. (HCHS) is pleased and proud to have been chosen for the honor of one of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) Preservation Success Stories for 2014. HCHS would like to thank the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservations for this recognition. The LTHP gathered in Lake Charles on May[…]

Carter House Civil War Reenactment – 150th Anniversary of Battle of Blood River – April 18, 2015

On April 18, 2015 there was a recognition ceremony for six (6) Confederate Soldiers buried in the Springfield Cemetery and three (3) in Carter Cemetery. The ceremony also recognized Lt. Edward J. McDermett, Confederate States Navy (CSS), and Mr. Louie Bernard who worked at the Carter Plantation for Judge Marcus T. Carter, owner of Carter[…]

Fund Raising 2014

The Annual CPCA Golf Tournament was held Monday, May 12, 2014 to benefit the Historic Carter House Society Inc. (HCHS) and the Springfield Fire Department.  The portion of the proceeds presented to the HCHS was $12,940.36.  This was the largest amount the organization has received from a fund raiser and all the funds go toward[…]

News Update 2015

HCHS Financials for 2014 HCHS completed review of the finances for 2014 and delivered an Income Statement to the CDD at their board meeting on Monday, March 23, 2015. Following is a condensed version of the Income Statement that was given to the CDD. If anyone would like the detailed version, please send us an[…]

News Update 2014

An application for the grant was submitted in March 2013 to the State of Louisiana to repair the chimneys and plaster that was damaged from water intrusion through the chimney caps that had rusted through and water that was entering between the bricks where mortar had eroded due to age and exposure to the elements. […]