CHPS Mission
The mission of the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society (CHPS) is to encourage the preservation of historical buildings, objects, and places relating to the history of Louisiana and Calcasieu Parish, including its natural beauty and all that is distinctive to our state.
One of the primary ways that CHPS accomplishes this mission is to recognize those who have contributed toward the preservation of buildings, objects and places. This is done by presenting awards to deserving property owners via the Calca Commendation and the Landmark Awards.
Membership
Pick from one
of these six membership categories:
Individual $10.00
Family $20.00
Sustaining $35.00
Patron $50.00
Corporate $100.00
Major Donor $250+
Join using our on-line membership form.
Charpentier
Margaret Place
Area History
Longtime preservationist and former President of CHPS, Adley Cormier, has graciously permitted us to publish a copy of his Timeline History of Southwest Louisiana.
Photos 2012 Palm Sunday Weekend
A separate website has been created to display the numerous photos which captured the flavor of the 2012 event. Also, several "albums" have been posted on Facebook on both the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society page and the Margaret Place Historical District page.
CHPS wants to once again say "Thank You" to the homeowners, docents, volunteers and the Margaret Place Historical District for what turned out to me a memory-making weekend!
Be sure to enjoy this news coverage by KPLC.
The Palm Sunday Tour of Homes is sponsored by the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society.
This year, CHPS joined forces with the Margaret Place Historical District to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Margaret Place.
The City of Lake Charles designated Margaret Place a historical district in the mid 90's.
Margaret Place is located between Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive and the Lake, and Pithon and Griffith Coulees.