History

This chapter was organized on March 2, 1957, with Elida Beth Wright Carmouche (Mrs. Emile A.) serving as Organizing Regent. The chapter began with a membership of eighteen and has grown through the years.

A marker dedication was held on April 6, 1975, honoring Captain Louis Le Pelletier de la Houssaye, Captain of dragoons under general Bernardo de Galvez, in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Approximately four hundred attended, including the State Regent, Frances Flanders, and other state dignitaries. Barbara de la Houssaye, State Historian, was Mistress of Ceremonies. A reception was held in the historic de la Houssaye home afterwards.This began our Bicentennial celebrations. In 1976, General William Westmoreland visited Crowley and Acadia Chapter. The chapter was honored to have him as a guest speaker at their Bicentennial Luncheon.

To commemorate the 1987 Crowley Centennial, Acadia Chapter constructed a replica of an original water trough, which graced the Acadia Parish Court circle during Crowley's early days. A parade was sponsored by the chapter to celebrate the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States. The parade was held on September 22, 1988. There were bands and religious, civic, and military marching groups, with many floats and cars participating.

A tremendous Veterans Program was held in the restored Rice Theater on November 9, 2006, with a reception following at the newly restored Ford Building, now the Crowley City Hall. The chairman, Charlene LaCombe, won a state award for this outstanding program which was attended by over three hundred people. A book entitled "2006 American Patriots" was published and presented to the honorees who had been intereviewed for the publication.

Since 1992, Acadia Chapter has awarded a $100 college scholarship each year to a local high school senior. Other annual awards given by the chapter include: The DAR Good Citizen award given to local high school seniors, and the Good Citizenship award given to the area's eighth grade students. The chapter also honors its twenty-five year members, fifty year members, and members who have reached the age of ninety years, as these events occur.

 

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