Cane River Creole National Historical Park

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Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Cane River Creole National Historical Park is located within the Cane River National Heritage Area in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The park includes 42 acres of Oakland Plantation and 18 acres of Magnolia Plantation. The two park sites include a total of 67 historic structures remnant from 200 years of plantation life. Due to the preservation and restoration work in progress on these buildings and the grounds, there are limited services available to the public. There is much work to be accomplished, but seeing the work in progress is an incredible opportunity that all are welcome to experience. Formal tours of Oakland Plantation are provided free of charge each day at 1:00 p.m. Self-guided Grounds Maps are available at the Main House every day from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Cane River National Heritage Area extends westward from Interstate 49 to the Red River and includes everything in between. The Heritage Area's north/south boundaries are marked by the City of Natchitoches on the north side and Monette's Ferry to the south. Some of the sites in the heritage area include the Kate Chopin House and the state commemorative areas of Los Adaes, Fort Jesup, and Fort St. Jean Baptiste. Total acreage for the Heritage is apporimatley 116,000 acres.

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Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives...read more

In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons Cane River Creole National Historical Park consists of Oakland Plantation and the outbuildings of Magnolia Plantation. Grounds of both sites are open from 8:00 a.m. until...read more

Park Regulations & Safety Your Safety The enchanting grounds of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations present challenges to visitors, such as uneven or muddy trails, fire ants, and an exciting variety of reptiles. It is...read more

Visitor Services Visitor Centers The old plantation store at Magnolia is open every day from 8 am - 4 pm. Park Rangers are available at Magnolia Saturday and Sunday from 8 am...read more

Lodging & Dining Lodging The Cane River region has retained its rural agricultural landscape. Many bed and breakfast establishments and hotels can be found in the nearby town of Natchitoches, Louisiana. ...read more

Things To Do Things To Do Cane River Creole National Historical Park consists of Oakland Plantation and the outbuildings of Magnolia Plantation. Grounds of both sites are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00...read more

Plants Plants The park's resources include the massive live oak trees found on both...read more

Who's Who at the Park Management Cane River Creole National National Historical Park preserves 62.36 acres of cultural landscape, 65 historic structures, an estimated 300,000 artifacts, as well as many other unique resources. Since establishment...read more

History History & Culture The roots of Oakland Plantation can be traced to Jean Pierre Phillippe Prud'homme, a second generation Frenchman from Romans, a French province of Dauphine. Born in 1673,...read more

Planning Your Visit Plan Your Visit Since 1867 the Prud'homme Store has been a place where members of the Bermuda community gathered and exchanged information. The store also served as a post office...read more