CaireStores

09/05/2026

Getting the football season started reminded me of this Football Throwback - Check out this football program we found from 1956! How many names do you recognize on this roster?

08/29/2026

As we remember this infamous date in south Louisiana history, Hurricane Katrina certainly holds her share of memories and stories. More recently, 5 years ago today, Hurricane Ida impacted our Edgard community and Caire Stores directly. Read more here:

Hurricane Ida's damage revisitedFive years ago, Hurricane Ida brought devastation to the Caire Stores and to the community of Edgard.While there was no officially confirmed tornado, powerful winds associated with the storm caused the 170+ year-old roof of the brick store to be ripped completely away...

07/06/2026

Discover a lesser-known chapter of the American Revolution tied to the Caire family and the German Coast.

Mathias Haydel: A German Coast Patriot of the American RevolutionRevolutionary War Patriot Ancestors My membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, German Coast Chapter allows me to learn about and honor this important history of my family. When we think of the American Revolution, image...

07/04/2026

06/14/2026

Flag Day was first celebrated in the 1800s before becoming a national holiday in 1916. June 14th, we celebrate the day that the Continental Congress approved the design of the United States flag.
Pictured is a print by Goupil & Co. of an original painting done by Thure de Thulstrup to commemorate the celebration of the Louisiana Purchase in Place d'Armes, modern day Jackson Square.
Accession No.: 1991.34.25. Louisiana Digital Library

06/11/2026

Now that basic framing is in place, new plumbing is being installed throughout the building. Limited plumbing was in place previously; that has been replaced and expanded. It's amazing to watch these craftsmen in action, climbing and crawling above and below to get everything in place where it needs to be! Follow along for updates by subscribing on our website https://www.cairestores.com

06/03/2026

101st Anniversary Sale Advertisement! Check out those 1961 prices…

05/23/2026

It is so fascinating to imagine "back in the day"... Join us on the journey from then to now:

From Olives to OverallsEarly TimesThe Caire Stores have stood along the Mississippi River's edge as both a welcome stop for travelers and a vital resource for the community. In a time when the river served as a primary highway, those passing could stop for supplies, likely on their journey to or fro...