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

Moving Right Along... Framing First Up First - Framing! This lays out the floor plan for the separate spaces: Meeting Room Event Venue Museum Kitchen Restrooms and Coffee Bar all while maintaining the original features of exterior doors, walls and windows. Framing in the Museum Space Love the smell of work in progress! Plumbing Next Now that basic framing is in place, new plumbing is being installed throughout the building. Limited plumbing was in place previously; that has b

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

A Special Mardi Gras Treasure As we approach Mardi Gras 2026, I feel inspired to share the story of this fascinating piece of history. Since purchasing the property which includes the Caire Stores and the adjacent family home, we are finding treasures at every turn. “Uncle Warren’s room” is the room Derrick and I now use, still adorned with antique furniture from the original house. On the dresser in the bedroom is a trinket box that piqued my curiosity. As I picked it up and

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

My husband and I have taken a significant step in furthering our family's legacy by establishing the Caire's Landing Foundation. This...

My husband Derrick and I have taken a significant step in furthering our family's legacy by establishing the Caire's Landing Foundation....

The history of the Caire Stores begins in the Ubaye Valley in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of Southeastern France. In the early 1840’s, several residents immigrated from this region of France to St. John the Baptist Parish in Louisiana. Two of the first newcomers included Jean Louis Aubert,