The annual gathering and open house of the Orphan Train Riders was held Saturday at the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum located at Le Vieux Village. Following the introduction of officers and volunteers the program began with the invocation by Charlie Roy followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by James Douget. The audience of over 100 relatives of the orphan train riders was treated with the playing of Schindler’s List by flautistVicki Hearne. This year’s event coincided with the 13th anniversary of the opening of the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum.
