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At 1:58pm on July 29, 2008, Jean Carter said…: Please make your plans to join us for Special Holiday Events and Activities. Hope to see you at these Christmas Downriver Events. Thanks, Jean

Christmas Downriver 2008
Tours and Special Holiday Events at
Historic Cane River Attractions
Free to the Public Unless Otherwise Noted

“Grand Unveiling” of 2008 Christmas Ornaments Holiday Season
Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery 318.352.1626

Mid- October through Christmas: Early inspiration for this season’s celebrations can be found at the gallery’s “Grand Unveiling” of the 2008 Christmas Ornaments created by Art Guild members.

Children’s Christmas Ornament Painting November 22
Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery, Cane River National Heritage Area & Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Children of all ages are invited to create their own Christmas tree ornaments at this free event on the downtown riverbank from Noon until 4:00 p.m.

Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery Open House November 22, 29, &
Dec. 5th
Event 1: Open House 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on November 22nd featuring
original handcrafted and hand-painted Christmas ornaments.
Complimentary light refreshments
Event 2: Open House Noon – 8:00 p.m. on November 29th featuring
original art for holiday gifts. Complimentary light refreshments
Event 3: Open House Noon – 8:00 p.m. on December 5th featuring
original art for holiday gifts. Complimentary light refreshments

“Christmas by Candlelight” Month of December
Tour of Historic Homes
Natchitoches Historic Foundation 1.800.259.1714

This annual “Christmas by Candlelight” tour features uniquely decorated homes in the Natchitoches Historic District. The event consists of three separate tours:
Tour 1: Wednesdays, December 10 and 17 (5-8 p.m.)
Chez des Amis and Samuel Guy Houses
Tour 2: Fridays, December 12 and 19 (5-8 p.m.)
Prud’homme Rouquier, La Louisiane, Cane River Townhouse
Tour 3: Saturdays, December 13 and 20 (1-4 p.m.)
Lemee House, Cunningham Cottage, Bishop Martin Museum, Cunningham Law Office.
For information and tickets call 1.800.259.1714 or visit www.historicfoundation.com. Proceeds benefit restoration of properties in the Natchitoches area.

Christmas at Melrose Plantation Month of December
National Historic Landmark Property
Association for the Preservation of Historic
Natchitoches Foundation 318.379.0055

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 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” 318.357.6685
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 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 318.356.8441

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 “up-close and personal” look at machinery used in farming the fertile landscape around Magnolia Plantation. Sing-a-long with holiday music performed by the locally renowned Detention Center Choir near the plantation store or try your hand at creating Christmas decorations such as popcorn strings, paper-rings, and pecan ornaments. Park activities will be held rain or shine outdoors near the visitors’ entrance, so please dress appropriately. Free Event. Call the rangers at 318.356.8441 for more information.

Cane River Creole Christmas Saturday, December 20
The Badin-Roque House
St. Augustine Historical Society 318.357.6685

12:00 noon – 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; special holiday “goodies” will be sold at the site the day of the event. All proceeds go to benefit St. Augustine Historical Society restoration efforts. 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 318.356.8441

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 such as popcorn strings, paper-rings, and pecan ornaments. This event will highlight the park’s Junior Ranger program by hosting a jam session engaging holiday visitors with the music. Bring your musical instruments or use the park’s African drums to “jam with the band”. Park activities will be held rain or shine outdoors at the pavilion near the visitors’ entrance, so please dress appropriately. Free Event. Call the rangers at 318.356.8441 for more information.

Events sponsored by Cane River National Heritage Area, Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Natchitoches Historic Foundation, Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery, St. Augustine Historical Society, Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches, and Creole Heritage Center of Northwestern State University.