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Cane River National Heritage AreaMonette's Ferry site of Civil War Battle, Photo by John Lees
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Cane River National Heritage Area
Fees & Reservations
 
Oakland Plantation House at Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Photo by John Lees
Oakland Plantation Main House, Photo by John Lees
Welcome to Cane River National Heritage Area!

Information on reservations and operating hours for individual sites contact the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau

781 Front Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457

phone: 800/259-1714
fax: 318/352-2415

Email: est1714@natchitoches.net
Web site: www.natchitoches.net

For more information on Cane River National Heritage Area:

phone: 318/356-5555
fax: 318/356-8222

Email: info@caneriverheritage.org
Web site: www.caneriverheritage.org

Cane River Creole National Historical Park -
Magnolia Plantation Complex (National Park Site) Open daily, 8a.m. 4p.m. - No Admission
Oakland Plantation (National Park Site)Open daily 8a.m. - 4p.m. -No Admission

Kate Chopin House - Open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10a.m. - 4p.m. - Sunday open 1p.m. - 4p.m Admission - $5.00

Magnolia Plantation Big House - Privately owned, Admission charged - hours vary

Melrose Plantation - Open daily, 12p.m. -4p.m.- Admission - Adults, $7.00, Seniors, $6.50

National Historic Landmark District - Open daily and free

Old Courthouse State Museum - Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9a.m. - 5p.m. Admission - $3.00 (ages 12-62)
Adais Indian Nation Cultural Center and Museum - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m., Admission, Adults $6.50, Ages 3-12 $4.75, Children under 3 Free

Fort St. Jean Baptiste - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m. Admission - $2.00 (ages 13 -62)

Fort Jesup State Historic Site - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m., Admission $2.00 ages 13-62

Los Adaes State Historic Site - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m, No Admission

**Admission prices are subject to change without notice.
Prudhomme Building is considered the oldest on Front Street, Photo by John Lees
Prudhomme Building, Photo by John Lees
This structure includes a cast iron spiral staircase and dates to the 1850s.
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The Old Seminary is used to house the Bishop Martin Museum, Photo by John Lees
The Bishop Martin Museum, Photo by John Lees
Bishop Martin Museum is a depository for church artifacts and records dating back to 1724.
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Roque House built around the time of the Louisiana Purchase, Photo by John Lees
Roque House, Photo by John Lees
Roque House is a Creole structure that, though carefully joined, contains no nails.
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Oaklawn Plantation Site, Photo by John Lees  

Did You Know?
Oaklawn Plantation, National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in the 1830's and sits at the head of the third longest oak "allee" in Louisiana.

Last Updated: March 29, 2007 at 10:25 EST