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Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park is located within the heritage area. The park includes 42 acres of Oakland Plantation and 18 acres of Magnolia Plantation outbuildings. Presently, there are no National Park Service facilities open for visitation. The administrative offices are located at the Oakland Plantation in Natchez, Louisiana. There is much work to be accomplished. Structures and artifacts require proper documentation, preparation, and/or preservation for visitor use.
The Cane River National Heritage Area extends approximately one mile on either side of the Cane River from the southern boundary of the City of Natchitoches to Monette's Ferry. It also includes the Kate Chopin House and the state commemorative areas of Los Adaes, Fort Jesup, and Fort St. Jean Baptiste. The heritage area includes a total of approximately 40,000 acres of privately and publicly owned lands. Contact Information
400 Rapides Dr. Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-352-0383 - Headquarters 318-356-8441 - Tours/Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Plane
Natchitoches is situated between two commercial airports: Alexandria (50 miles south) and Shreveport (65 miles north).
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Weather
Natchitoches sits 130 feet above sea level and enjoys a semi-tropical climate with a complete seasonal cycle. Winter months are usually mild with cold spells of short duration. Summer months are quite hot and humid. Precipitation averages around 5" monthly. Comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing are highly recommended. Umbrellas or sun hats are encouraged. Personal water canteens and sunscreen are also a good idea for visits on hot days.
Activities
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Recommended Activities The interpretive program "Plantation Life: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" is designed for general audiences and offered daily. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the park with at least one day's notice. Special programs concentrating on history, architecture, and slavery are available through advance arrangement
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