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Cane River National Heritage AreaFort St. Jean Baptiste, Photo by John Lees
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Cane River National Heritage Area
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Melrose Plantation Big House, Photo by John Lees
Photo by John Lees
Carpooling or vanpooling is not available within the Cane River National Heritage Area.
 
Artwork of self-taught artist Clementine Hunter, Photo by John Lees
Clementine Hunter's murals at Melrose Plantation, Photo by John Lees
Artwork of self-taught artist Clementine Hunter at Melrose Plantation, a National Historic Landmark. This legendary plantation was established by a family of "gens de couleur libre" (free people of color)around the time of the Louisiana Purchase. Later, Melrose became a 20th century artist colony.
A National Historic Landmark, Oakland Plantation is the most complete plantation in the South, Photo by John Lees
A National Historical Park, Photo by John Lees
Cane River National Historical Park, Oakland Unit, includes the main house, store & 27 outbuildings.
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Restoration work at Oakland Plantation Site, Photo by NPS
Restoration of the Oakland Site.
Master Craftsman demonstrates many techniques used in restoration process.
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Wooden Wagon, Photo by NPS  

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National heritage areas such as Cane River National Heritage Area may be developed around a common theme or industry that influenced the culture and history of a region.

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Last Updated: March 26, 2007 at 14:18 EST