Friday, September 13, 2013

Museum Honors its Founding Members

A surprised Teletha Duchane is honored

Jeanerette Bicentennial Museum honored two of its original board members from 1976 on July 10, 2013.
A crowd of about 100 gathered to honor the two ladies that have given so much to the museum and the community.
Honored were Teletha Davis Duchane, who served as the first secretary of the museum board, and Anna Joyce Breaux.
 
Andre Rosamond presents the plaque to Anna Joyce Breaux
Both were pleased to celebrate the museum and this honor with family, friends, and the public.
The names of the original board of directors and the names of the original museum committee were read during the event shortly before the two ladies were recognized with plaques for their accomplishments.
"Little did I realize that in 1976 that an evening such as this would occur," said Teletha Duchane. "Our museum is a beautiful place."
Mrs. Duchane was the first secretary of the museum board and helped to write the first By Laws of the organization. She also worked as a commissioner of voters for many years.
Mrs. Anna Joyce Breaux thanked the audience for working hard to support the community.
"We want the best for Jeanerette and I think this museum and its addition is wonderful and I think so many people will enjoy it," she said.
Mrs. Breaux served as a teacher and librarian for 50 years n the community and has been active in many organizations, one of which she has served in for more than 60 years.
Mrs. Breaux encouraged school groups to continue to visit the museum to learn about Jeanerette's past.
 
 
 

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