By Marilyn Miller

“Celebrating Our Expansion” is the theme of the 2025 Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum Gala, which starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 at the museum at 116 Pearl Street in downtown Minden.

Tickets are available by calling the museum at 318-377-3002, dropping off your invitation at 116 Pearl Street in Minden, by mailing in your response cards, or by going on the museum website, www.dorcheatmuseum.com. Price of admission is $25 per person/$30 at the door. Tickets will be available at the door.

“Please mail your response cards by August 29 so we can get an idea of how many people plan to come,” said director Jessica Gorman. “If you plan to drop off your response card, please do so by Sept. 6.”

The evening will include Hors d’Oeuvres and drinks. Members of the Board of Directors are pitching in to create the Hors d’Oeuvres. Wine will be included.

Again this year, the Cake Auction will highlight the evening. “Good ole boys,” “Dr. Feelgood” Richard Campbell and “TLC Picker” Tracy Campbell will serve as auctioneers. You are invited to bring a cake or baked good for auction, but it is not required for attendance.

The gala will also feature a Silent Auction, with everything from a smokeless fire pit to a movie night basket included. A diamond ring and a clock will be given away during a Live Auction.

Chances on the $1,000 cash raffle will be available, with the winner being drawn at the end of the evening.

“Acknowledgements will be given to sponsors of Phase I of the Expansion Project,” Gorman said. “Please come out to the gala and bring a friend. The Dorcheat Historical Association Museum is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, so if you can’t attend, please consider a donation.”

The attire is casual.