Category: Press Releases
Christmas at Melrose Plantation Month of December
National Historic Landmark Property
Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches
12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a holiday tour of historic Melrose Plantation, grandly decorated for the season. Melrose features several structures including the Main House, Yucca House, and African House. The property once served as an artist colony for authors such as Lyle Saxon and William Faulkner. It also houses the work of self-taught artist Clementine Hunter. Open daily except closed on Mondays and major holidays. Admission is charged. For more information call (318) 379-0055.
Christmas Lights Display Nights of December
Cane River National Heritage Area &
St. Augustine Historical Society
“Isle Brevelle� and “Le Cote Joyeuse�
Held in Natchez, Bermuda, Melrose, Cypress, Derry, Cloutierville and surrounding areas of Southern Cane River Lake
Motor down the picturesque lower Cane River Lake heritage byways at nighttime to see a beautiful array of Christmas lights and decorations throughout the holiday season. Historic Creole homes display traditional Christmas lighting and decorations along the scenic river route. For more information call (318) 357-6685.
Christmas on the Plantation Saturday, December 13
Cane River National Heritage Area &
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Magnolia Plantation Unit
1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy holiday music and wander through this historic site. This special Christmas event spotlights the importance of agriculture to the community and its economy. Area farmers will allow visitors an upclose and personal look at machinery used in farming. Sing-a-long with live holiday music performed near the plantation or try your hand at creating Christmas decorations. Park activities will be held outdoors near the visitors’ entrance. This event is free. Call (318) 356-8441 for more information.
Cane River Creole Christmas Saturday, December 20
St. Augustine Historical Society &
Creole Heritage Center of Northwestern State University
The Badin-Roque House
12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Travel downriver for a special tour of this restored poteaux-en-terre (posts in ground) Creole style house. Enjoy special tours, holiday stories and video of the history of this historic site. The Badin-Roque House is one of only five of its kind remaining in the United States. Listen and join in as Christmas stories about “Isle Brevelle� are recalled by your Creole guide. Weather permitting. Call (318) 357-6658 for more information.
Christmas on the Plantation Saturday, December 20
Cane River National Heritage Area
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Oakland Plantation Unit
1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy the soulful performance of the Hardrick Rivers Revue while you try your hand at creating Christmas decorations. This event will highlight the park’s Junior Ranger program by hosting a jam session that engages the holiday visitors with the music. Bring your musical instruments or use the park’s African drums to jam with the band. Parking activities will be held outdoors at the pavilion near the visitors’ entrance. This event is free. Call (318) 356-8441 for more information.
