Saturday morning, June 10th, 2017 - the CofC members, with adults, gathered at the gravesite of Captain Leopold Caspari, located in the historic American Cemetery in Natchitoches. The history of the cemetery was read as well as the Military Record of Captain Caspari. Then members took turns reading about some of the 40 Confederate Veterans buried in the Cemetery, then the youngest CofC member placed the Battle Flag in the wreath at Captain Caspari's grave.  
Photo at left:
Gabriel, Remington, Isabella, Bella and Finley.

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A most informative tour and historical background of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was conducted by Church Docent, Ms. Adele Scott. The church founded in 1717, was where Father Discharry left as Chaplain with Confederate Volunteers in April of 1861. Following a European custom, he was buried within the church with a marble floor slab marking the gravesite.
Gabriel, Nicholas, Ms. Adele, Bella, Finley, Remington and Isabella.

Grand Ecore Museum and Visitors Center was the next stop, located a few miles north of Natchitoches. The name - Grand Ecore - is French, meaning "great bluff". Members and Museum employee enjoy the view of the Red River from the 80 foot "great bluff" at the Overlook. Several members were taken on the 1/4 mile hike to see the Confederate Trenches used by the soldiers to ship food and supplies.
Gabriel, Nicholas, Ranger, Finley, Remington, Bella and Isabella.

Back at the hotel, members met Mr. Don Brown, Representative of the International Lions Club. On behalf of the Natchitoches Lions Club, he gladly accepted 89 pair of glasses - Isabella’s President Project for the year.

Presentation of the Louisiana CofC Scrapbook by Division Historian, Remington Miller. Isabella will be taking the scrapbook to the CofC General Convention shortly in Montgomery, Alabama.

Members Gabriel, Bella, Isabella, Finley, Remington and Nicholas visited with Mr. Brown and learned how the organization helps those who cannot afford needed glasses. 

 Saturday

Accepting the Chapter Achievement Certificates and cash awards are:
 Bella  for Pelican Rangers Chapter (above)
Gabriel for Lt. General Richard Taylor Chapter (left)
Nicholas for J.E.B. Stuart Chapter (below)
Next order of business as the Catechism Quiz conducted by Ms. Frederick. Always a fun time and winners receive cash.







Isabella presented Finley her certificate and cash as the winner in the Pre-Junior Category.





Isabella presented Bella Her certificate and cash as the winner in the Junior Category.






Last presentation is to Nicholas. Winner in the Senior Category
Congratulations to each of the winners on their knowledge of Confederate history.
Sunday, June 11, 2017 - Church Street Inn, Natchitoches






The Memorial Service was meaningful remembering our Confederate Ancestors, the UDC and SCV and veterans of all wars. Attending were Gabried, Isabella, Nicholas, Bella and Finley.

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