Explore a new part of our state’s past in northwest Louisiana! Join friends and family for a day of touring historic sites in and around the Cane River National Heritage Area and Natchitoches, Louisiana on Saturday, October 7, 2023. We’ll begin in the Isle Brevelle area along the Cane River and make our way into town. Each registration includes an informational booklet and boxed lunch. Transportation between sites is not included, and carpooling is encouraged. You won’t want to miss this one! NOTE: Natchez is the community in Natchitoches Parish where we will start – not to be confused with Natchez, MS.
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Agenda & Tour Schedule:

• 9:30 | Check-in and registration at St. Augustine Church (226 LA-484, Natchez, LA)
• 10:00- 10:30 | Welcome
• 10:30-10:55 | Badin-Roque House  (2000 LA-484, Natchez, LA)
• 11:00 – 11:30 | Clementine Hunter Cabin & African House (3533 LA-119, Melrose, LA)
• 11:40 – 12:00 | Lewis Jones House (2648 LA Hwy 484, Natchez, LA)
• 12:10 – 1:15 | Cane River National Historic Park, Oakland Plantation, plus lunch & presentation of the 2023 Louisiana Preservation Awards (4386 LA 494, Natchez, LA)
• 1:25 – 1:45 | Cherokee Plantation (3109 LA 494, Natchitoches)
• 1:55 – 2:25 | Fort St. Jean Baptiste (3109 LA 494, Natchitoches)
• 2:30 – 3 | NCPTT Women’s Gymnasium (645 University Parkway, Natchitoches)
• 3:05 – 3:25 | Texas & Pacific Railroad Depot (607 Trudeau Street, Natchitoches)
• 3:30 – 4:30 | Cunningham Law Office, Roque House, Ducournau Townhouse, Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile
• 4:30-beyond | Explore downtown Natchitoches on your own!

Registration:

• General Admission – $50
• Member Admission – $45 (automatic discount when you login to NEON; contact 225-930-0936 for questions)
• Teacher & Student – $15

Registration closes Sunday, October 1, 2023