2007 Creole Heritage Celebration & Expo, October 11-14, 2007:
The theme "Creoles – Alive & Well" will look at the continuing existence of the Creole culture and its links nationwide. Activities will include informational presentations, exhibits, genealogy, children's hands-on activities, Louisiana vendors, awards banquet and musical shows (Blues & Zydeco). These events will take place at the Natchitoches Events Center. For more information: (318) 357-6685 or www.nsula.edu/creole.
Natchitoches - Cane River National Heritage Area received the Preserve America 2007 Presidential Award for their heritage tourism initiative. This is the highest national award given for historic preservation achievement.
In 2004, Natchitoches was named on of only two Preserve America
communities in Louisiana by the White House and First Lady Laura
Bush. In 2005, Natchitoches was named on of twelve distinctive destinations
by the National trust for Historic Preservation.
While in Natchitoches, visit these historic sites:
American Cemetery
Immaculate Conception Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
Spiral Staircase (Enter through Plantation Treasures, 720 Front St.)
2007 Creole Heritage Celebration & Expo, October 11-14, 2007:
The theme "Creoles – Alive & Well" will look at the continuing existence of the Creole culture and its links nationwide. Activities will include informational presentations, exhibits, genealogy, children's hands-on activities, Louisiana vendors, awards banquet and musical shows (Blues & Zydeco). These events will take place at the Natchitoches Events Center. For more information: (318) 357-6685 or www.nsula.edu/creole.
