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Cane River National Heritage Area YCC group works at Oakland Plantation, Photo by NPS
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Cane River National Heritage Area
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Oakland Plantation Main House viewed through the Oak Allee', Photo by John Lees
Photo by John Lees
Cane River Creole National Historical Park - Oakland Site

Visit Cane River Creole National Historial Park web site for information on Junior Ranger.

Contact Intrepretation for information:
   318-356-8441 or visit
   www.nps.gov/cari

For more information on National Park Junior Ranger Programs visit:

    www.nps.gov/webrangers
    www.national parks.org
    www.juniorrangergazette.com
Mule ready to plow, Photo by Sonny Carter
Mule in Cane River National Heritage Area
The mule was used to plow fields and carry heavy loads
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Tractor plowing at event at Oakland Plantation, Photo by NPS
Breaking rows.
The tractor was major factor reducing the practice of share cropping and hiring of farm laborers.
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Master painters Max and Marci work on project at Oakland, Photo by NPS
Master Craftsmen at Work
Max and Marcie do restoration work at the Oakland site.
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Monette's Ferry Civil War site,  Photo by John Lees

Did You Know?
The Civil War battle of Monette's Ferry, Red River Campaign, was fought here in April of 1864. Union troops pushed through Confederate lines on their retreat south to Alexandria.

Last Updated: August 07, 2007 at 15:43 MST