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Story Archives: Daughters of 1812 meet at historic Byerley House


Daughters of 1812 meet at historic Byerley House
posted Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 @ 10:48 amE-mail Story E-mail Story | Print Story Print Story 
The Governor William C.C. Claiborne chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 met Thursday, Sept. 25, in Lake Providence at the historic Byerley House.

Carolyn Brown of Lake Providence was hostess for the luncheon meeting, which was held in the large meeting room. The room was created out of two rooms when the home was moved from its original site to the present one. After much planning and work, the home has been completely rehabilitated and restored to its 1902 origins.

After the luncheon, the meeting was called to order by vice president Dot Haddad, who presided in the absence of president Ann Lane. A welcome was extended to members and guests, including Mary Ford and Mildred Bonner.

For the program, Bonner gave the group a tour of the home. Of particular interest was the Period Room, which was a replica of a room from the late Victorian period. Furnishings included an antique square piano and other items and photographs donated by area families.

Bonner also told how the house was remodeled and how some changes were made to suit its current use.

Byerley House, a non-profit organization, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Bonner is secretary and a member of its board of directors. It serves as a visitors information center for Louisiana, the first travelers see when entering the state on U.S. 165.

The house also includes a walkway and pier across the road, overlooking Grant's Canal. During the Civil War, more than 22,000 Union troops were stationed there along the lakebank.

Those present included members Frances Jakes, president; Dot Haddad; Pat Lary; Nyleen Bell; Nancy Clark; Gene Stack; Carolyn Brown; and guests, Mary Ford and Mildred Bonner.

The next meeting will be held on Jan. 8, 2009.
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