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A trip back in time on the Orphan Train

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Alice Kearns Bernard, shown at age 3, shortly after her arrival in 1919. She was raised by a family in Erath. (Source: Louisiana Orphan Train Museum) Alice Kearns Bernard, shown at age 3, shortly after her arrival in 1919. She was raised by a family in Erath. (Source: Louisiana Orphan Train Museum)

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OPELOUSAS (KPLC) -

KPLC's Cynthia Arceneaux has written a special report on the Orphan Train, a fascinating piece of American history.

On Monday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., travel back in time with Cynthia and learn about the train and its influence on the lives of Louisianans.

Cynthia will travel to Opelousas, the home of the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum.

Browse this page and learn more about the train and the museum.

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