Bossier Parish Libraries History Center

10/21/2026

In celebration of Louisiana Archaeology Month this October, this week’s article highlights the rich history of the Caddo Nation and Northwest Louisiana. Also featuring the remarkable life and work of the late Louis T. Baker, Sr., an archaeology enthusiast and craftsman from Benton whose extensive field research and meticulous record-keeping helped uncover the history of a Middle Caddo village along Willow Chute Bayou.

Click on the provided link to learn more: https://bpl-hc.blogspot.com/2026/10/archaeology-of-caddo-indians-and-louis.html

10/14/2026

The Shed Road history presentation, given Monday night at the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum, Inc. by the History Center's Kevin Flowers, is available on the museum's YouTube channel. Link below.

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10/14/2026

In Bossier Parish, high school mascots have remained largely unchanged over the years. Yet, there is one major exception: Haughton High School. While the school's teams are now known as the swashbuckling Buccaneers, that image hasn't always represented Haughton High. This week’s article delves into the fascinating history of Haughton High's identity, uncovering two other, often-forgotten names that predate the Buccaneers.
Click on the provided link to learn more about the evolution of Haughton High's mascot and the unanswered questions behind its changes.
https://bpl-hc.blogspot.com/2026/10/haughton-high-mascot-has-changed.html

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

Did you know that calisthenics has been in the Bossier Parish Schools since the late 1800's? To learn more on how Physical Education was introduced to the curriculum in our parish, read this week's article.
Click here for article: https://bpl-hc.blogspot.com/2026/10/calisthenics-time-fresh-air-and-fitness.html

09/30/2026

Before modern technology, photojournalists like Joseph Franklin "J. Frank" McAneny risked life and limb to bring breaking news directly to the public. From tuning into police scanners to serving as Chief Photographer for KSLA TV, McAneny spent nearly half a century capturing pivotal moments across the Ark-La-Tex region—including high-stakes disasters, plane crashes, and local history in Bossier Parish.

Read this week’s article to discover the incredible story of the man behind the lens and learn how his legacy continues to preserve our local history.

Click on the provided link: https://bpl-hc.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-snapshot-of-history-remarkable-career.html

09/23/2026

Whether it's traveling to work, to see family and friends or the long awaited vacation, the United States Interstate Highway System (aka Interstate) is most used to get us there.

Read this week's article to learn more about when the construction for I-20 began in our Parish.

Click here for article: https://bpl-hc.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-lifelines-of-nation.html

09/17/2026

Come see the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center table at this amazing annual event, this Saturday 9/19/26 from 10-2. We'll be there with our beautiful replica Caddo Indian tools that you can view up close and interact with, and educational materials to take home. Link to additional info about the event in the comments.

09/16/2026

Dixie Overland Highway, Part 2, the final series explores how federal initiatives and Louisiana's ambitious paving campaigns—led by Governor Huey Long—reshaped local travel across Bossier Parish and paved the way into the modern motoring era.

To read part two of Dixie Overland Highway, click on the provided link: https://bpl-hc.blogspot.com/2026/09/from-trail-to-highway-us-80-part-2.html