Behind the Scenes at Mile Branch Settlement Even if you have visited Mile Branch Settlement on the Washington Parish Fairgrounds many times, you will have a chance to learn some "behind the scenes" information. The speaker will be Betty Rose Pigott Hunt of Bogalusa. Betty Rose has served with the Washington Parish Fair Association for many years. At present, she still serves on the fair board. Through the years, her jobs have been many. In 1987, she served as fair president. One year, she was catalog honoree. She was interested in Mile Branch Settlement on the fairgrounds, from its inception, but when the Pigott cabin was moved into the settlement in 1982, her interest increased tremendously. She felt that this cabin was part of her. It actually had served as home for her grandparents. Her father was born in that house. Betty Rose began to devote a lot of her time to Mile Branch Settlement at that time. At the present, she serves as its overall chairman which oversees a myriad of Mile Branch committees. Her "Behind the Scenes" program has been planned for anyone interested in learning more about our parish’s look into local history. The program is being sponsored by the Washington Parish Genealogy and History Society. Fran Harry, President, welcomes both members and nonmembers to attend. This meeting is planned for 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Meet at the entrance to Mile Branch. Bring a lawn chair to use as you sit and enjoy the meeting and refreshments. Remember, you do not have to be a member to attend.