Sharon Spell

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 Mississippi River near...

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 been replaced and...

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 check dated in...