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Cane River National Heritage AreaOakland Main House, Photo by John Lees
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Bottle Garden at Oakland Plantation with foliages native to area, Photo by Cane River National Heritage Area
Bottle Garden, Photo by Cane River National Heritage Area
The bottle garden at Oakland Plantation contains 2,055 wine bottles that edge the flower beds, Photo by Cane River National Heritage Area
 

We invite you to explore the many articles available about our region, Cane River National Heritage Area.  Better yet, come for a visit, take a lazy drive downriver, and enjoy the historic feel and timeless charm of the Cane River region.  Please explore the following websites for more information: 

http://www.caneriverheritage.org

http://natchitoches.net

http://nps.gov

 

 

 

Tobacco Plants growing in field, Photo by John Lees
Tobacco Plants
Tobacco and Indigo were among the first cash crops in this region.
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Couple gardening in heritage area, Photo by NPS  

Did You Know?
The City of Natchitoches, Louisiana located in the Cane River National Heritage Area is also known throughout the nation as the "City of Lights," because of the annual Christmas Festival which takes place the first Saturday in December.

Last Updated: December 20, 2006 at 12:44 EST