Historical Marker Honoring Carter Church Unveiled with Fanfare

3/31/2022

15 Minutes Photo Gallery

Members of the Mystic Krewe of The Seahorse pose at the new historic marker honoring Carter Church.

A large crowd gathered for the dedication of the historical marker honoring legendary Mardi Gras fashion designer Carter Church and his partner and husband, artist Yancy Pogue. Warm tributes were shared by people whose lives were touched by the team, including queens of local krewes who had the unique experience of having a fabulous dress designed by Church. The unveiling of the marker was followed by a rousing second line and champagne toast.

- photos by Brenda Comer

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MKOTSH king and queen, Kay Kell and Henry Winters, wearing unique Carter Church designs.

Nereids cape designed and fabricated by Carter Church drapes the historical marker before the unveiling.

(l-r) Mary Ann Pucheu, Maria Lott, Kay Kell, and John Anderson

Mardi Gras historian and author Arthur Hardy and Steve Barney

The Lost City Second Line provided appropriate music for the event.

American Legion Post 139 provided their color guard for the occasion.

Interior renovation of 405 Blaize Ave.

Mardi Gras author and historian Arthur Hardy and Dr. David Mulnick, international Mardi Gras authority.

David Boudreaux, Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse, with Steve Barney

John Anderson, president of The Arts, Hancock County, speaks to the many wellwishers on hand.

John Anderson, president of The Arts, Hancock County

Myrna Green of Hancock Tourism shares stories of Carter Church.

Artist Steve Barney addresses the group.

Mary ann Pucheu

Marfia Lott, Krewe of Nereids

Kay Kell, Mystic Krewe of the Sea Horse, recounts stories of Carter Church.

Kay Kell

Dr. David Mulnick, Mardi Gras authority

Dr. David Mulnick

Historian Arthur Hardy

Betsy Pogue Christianson, Yancy Pogue's sister, makes an emotional speech.

Betsy Pogue Christianson receives flowers from Susan Bounds.

Betsy Pogue Christianson, Maria Lott, Kay Kell

John Anderson and Steve Barney prepare to unveil the new marker.

Tracie Smith, ROMC

John and Allison Anderson with Kay Kell.

Joan Coleman with John Anderson

Susan Bounds and her daughter chat with Steve Barney.

Betsy Pogue Christianson, Barbara Mallette

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