Contact Info
PO Box 1201
Natchitoches, LA 71457
- Phone:
- 318-356-5555
Basics
- Type:
- Historical Site,
National Park
Description
Cane River National Heritage Area is a place where many cultures - American Indian, French, Spanish, African, Creole,and later American - came together to create away of life dependent on the land, the river, and each other.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Within the National Heritage Area there are many individual sites with various operating hours and fees. This is not meant to be a complete listing of all area sites. Detailed information and upcoming events can be viewed at the Natchitoches Convention and Visitor Bureau, located at 781 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Phone: 800/259-1714
Cane River Creole National Historical Park -
Magnolia Plantation Complex (National Park Site): Open daily, 8 am - 4pm.
Oakland Plantation (National Park Site): Open daily 8 am - 4 pm
Kate Chopin House - Open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday open 1 pm - 4 pm.
Magnolia Plantation Big House: Privately owned, hours vary,
Melrose Plantation: Open daily, 12 pm -4 pm.
National Historic Landmark District: Open daily.
Old Courthouse State Museum: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Adais Indian Nation Cultural Center and Museum: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm
Fort St. Jean Baptiste: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm.
Fort Jesup State Historic Site: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm
Los Adaes State Historic Site: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Cane River National Heritage Area conveniently begins in historic Natchitoches, LA the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Traveling from Dallas, TX to Natchitoches, LA, take I-20 to Shreveport and exit on I-49 traveling south. Traveling from south LA, take I-49 north. Travel on Hwy 6 from points in central TX and MS.
