Everyday objects offer a glimpse into the lives of those who came before us It is common in this Caire home to open an unassuming box, or pick up what looks to be a stack of old mail, and find treasures from the past. An assortment of paper items is nonchalantly laying in a pile on the coffee table - a few items of interest I’ve set there as I’ve perused various boxes and piles of items in the house. As I enjoy my Saturday morning coffee in the den, I look back through them.

Mathias Haydel: A German Coast Patriot of the American Revolution Revolutionary 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, images often come to mind of Boston, Philadelphia, or Valley Forge. Yet the struggle for independence reached far beyond the original thirteen colonies. Along the banks of the Mississ

From Olives to Overalls Early Times The 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 from New Orleans. Local families relied on the stores as an essential part of daily life. The renovation and rebuilding process is uncovering incredible pieces of history! Including

SAR Members and Color Guard with Susan Perret, Descendant of Patriot Alphonse Perret St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery and its American Patriots The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) General Philemon Thomas Chapter and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Wharton Chapter came together in Edgard on Saturday October 18, 2025 to honor Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the St. John the Baptist Church Cemetery. They drew a crowd of around 80 people, many b

Treasure Restored for Posterity Along with the Caire Stores, Derrick and I also purchased the family home on the adjacent property. This home was passed from Etienne "E.J." and Laura (Hymel) Caire to their children and then grandchildren. As we clear clutter and sort treasures, occasionally a specific piece catches our attention. Among these, early in our process of sorting through the items in the house, is a painting of Jean Baptiste Caire, the first of my Caire family to t