EPPS HOUSE
The historic Epps House, Solomon Northup’s Gateway to Freedom, is located on the campus of Louisiana State University in Alexandria, Louisiana, about a 1 hour drive from Cane River Creole
WILLIAMSON MUSEUM
Focusing on Louisiana Indian Culture, the Williamson Museum is located in the Northwestern State University of Louisiana, in historic Natchitoches.
The Williamson Museum is named in
CREOLE HERITAGE CENTER
Located in Northwestern State University of Louisiana in historic Natchitoches, the Creole Heritage Center is the central hub for the research, documentation and preservation o
MELROSE PLANTATION
Built in 1796, Melrose Plantation is a National Historic Landmark just 15 miles south of Natchitoches, the oldest city in the state of Louisiana. Both Melrose Plantation and nearby
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA
Just a two hour drive east of Houston and three hours west of New Orleans, Lake Charles in southwest Louisiana is a destination that appeals to nature enthusiasts and outdoor
CANE RIVER CREOLE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Located in northwest Louisiana, just a few miles from Natchitoches, the state’s oldest town, Cane River Creole National Historical Park is part of th
NATCHITOCHES, LOUSIANA
Founded in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana, and celebrates a vibrant blend of French, Spani
LEST WE FORGET
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
By Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith
Nathan Hatfield, previous Chief of Interpretation for Cane River Creole National Historical Park d
EXPLORE LOUISIANA!
Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the “Bayou State” is home to 8 units within the National Park Service.This biologically diverse state is also home to the 600,000 acre Kisatchie
EL CAMINO REAL DE LOS TEJAS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL – TEXAS & LOUISIANA
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: hear about what you can experience on the El Camino real de los Tejas National Historic Trail with fea
EXPLORE SOUTH CAROLINA!
After the American Civil War, South Carolina was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868. Nicknamed the Palmetto State, South Carolina has a beautiful coastline, lu
