Louisiana’s first Legends and Lore marker depicts a man they called ‘Leather Britches’
Charles “Leather Britches” Smith, a gunslinger hired to protect labor activists in Beauregard Parish, died by gunfire when ambushed by four local lawmen in 1912. Maybe.
Dave McNamara, an award-winning broadcast journalist from WVUE New Orleans, came to Merryville this morning.
Mr. McNamara has a weekly segment called “The Heart of Louisiana” – his upcoming segment is about the Merryville area, no-man’s land, outlaws, folklore and the like. He interviewed Joe Williamson , Kathy Cornwell, and Robbie Cole at the museum this morning! It was a pleasure meeting him and look forward to the finished product which will air soon on television
State’s first Legends and Lore Marker installed in Merryville
The Center for Louisiana Studies at UL Lafayette and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation partnered to install the state’s first Legends and Lore Marker in Merryville.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser visits Merryville Museum – Leesville Leader
Nungesser took a tour of the museum and discussed its needs with local leaders and Merryville Museum Members.
A Merry-ville Christmas Around the Cabin – Beauregard News
Merryville celebrated the Christmas season with their Christmas Around the Cabin event on Dec. 11. A little wet weather did not deter the holiday spirit from the Merryville residents, as they came out in full force to the Merryville Heritage Museum festival grounds for the celebration. There was foo…
