By Paige Nash

With the support of the Webster Parish Police Jury (WPPJ), the Dorcheat Museum has purchased a brand-new laptop and scanner.  

At the Nov. 7 meeting, WPPJ approved funding in the amount of $1,000 for the laptop and $780 for the scanner. It has been purchased, set up and ready to go. 

It is the hope of Dorcheat Museum Director Jessica Gorman that this will expand the museum’s digitization capabilities but will also give the public an opportunity to preserve their own family history.  

“Anybody who has old family photos, documents or anything else, they can come in and it is free of charge to digitize items,” said Gorman. “I am excited about people having this available to them. I am really hoping people will come in to take advantage of this new asset to the community.” 
 
Appointments are required to use the new laptop/scanner. To set up an appointment, call the museum at (318) 377-3002 or email them at dorcheatmuseum@yahoo.com. 

The Dorcheat Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch. Tours are free.