French Settlement Historical Society
The French Settlement Historical Society was recorded with the Secretary of State on October 29, 1976. It was created from members of the Bicentennial Committee to study and preserve the history of French Settlement and surrounding areas.
A Use Agreement between the Village of French Settlement and the French Settlement Historical Society granted the right to use the Creole style house, known as the old town hall, for the purpose of operating a museum. The Creole House Museum was formerly the Alexander Decareau house built in 1898.
The society is responsible for introducing a local genetic disease to Dr. Henry Rothschild, Professor of Medicine and Anatomy, Louisiana State University of Medicine, New Orleans. It grew into a community project sponsored by the French Settlement Historical Society, proving the importance of genealogical documentation and encouraging the study of family history.
The society also has played a part in the restoration and preservation of the old Community cemetery with graves dating back to 1829.
The French Settlement Historical Register has been published by the society for the years 1976 through to 1982. There is much information given in these registers pertaining to the history of French Settlement and its pioneering families.
Meeting are held at the Creole House Museum at 7 p.m. on the last Monday of January, April, July, and October. Membership is open to the public and the annual dues are $5 per year.