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October 11-13, 2013
Visit Historic Homes and stroll along beautiful Cane River Lake.
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Jazz Brunch
A jazzy Jazz Combo, delicious Chef Levy Brunch, a Poet Laureate, a poem about Natchitoches, exciting Silent Auction Items; what fun it was!
The highlight of the morning was Natchitoches In Song and Story, by George Williamson 1923, recited by Dr. Julia Kane, Louisiana State Poet Laureate.
Sponsors and APHN Corporate Members:
Dyess Law Firm
TEJ Agency
Lott Oil Company
Waskom Brown and Associates
Exchange Bank
Weaver Brothers Land and Timber Company
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"Sale of the Century"
Historic 1970 Auction at Melrose
Items, Prices and Purchasers.
Of interest to Historians, Researchers,
and Preservationists. [Click here]
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MELROSE PLANTATION BIG HOUSE 1833
Melrose Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tours of the Historic House begin at the Melrose Bindery Every 15 minutes past the Hour (First Tour: 10:15, Last Tour begins at 4:15)
Gift Shop closes at 5pm
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Admission Prices:
GUIDED HOUSE TOUR
Adults $10.00
*Students (6-17 or with University ID) $5.00
GROUNDS ONLY TOUR (does not include house tour)
Adults $5.00
*Students $ 3.00
GROUPS OF 15 OR MORE (by reservation)
Adult Group: $10.00
Tour Operator Group: $8.00
*Student Group: $5.00
*(Now includes University students)
Contact Information: 318-379-0055 or info@melroseplantation.org
Melrose began life as The Louis Metoyer Plantation in 1796 and was named Melrose in 1884 when Joseph Henry bought the plantation. It is one of the first and is one of the best surviving examples of a Creole plantation built by former enslaved persons known as "free people of color." There are out- buildings from the late 1700's, one of which houses the 1955 murals painted by the internationally known African-American Folk Artist, Clementine Hunter, who lived and worked at Melrose.
For more information regarding
year-round tours please call: 318-379-0055.
(Bus tours by
reservation only)
Plan a Tour of the Melrose Historic Home and Out-Buildings of the Metoyer “Gens de Colour Libre”.
*See Miss Cammie Henry's collection of hand woven pieces.
*Visit the Clementine Hunter Murals in the African House.
*Enjoy the lovely Gardens
'Take photos at the almost 400 year old Live Oak Tree.
'Shop in the Book Store Bindery for books and gift items.
 Lemee House 1837 |
The Lemee House was constructed in 1837. In 1940 a group of concerned women convinced the City of Natchitoches to buy the house with the understanding that the women would restore and maintain the property and use it as a Club House. And so it remains today the meeting place of the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches as well as other local organizations.
Customer Service Information:
email: info@aphnatchitoches.net
Phone: 318-379-0055
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or When you tour Melrose remember to visit our Book Store and Gift Shop.
BOOKSTORE SPECIALS
Two Special Offers: each a two book package for one Low Sale Price.
Offer #1: the story of Clementine Hunter's life, her art and her murals.Offer #2: The Clementine Hunter murals and her story for children.
Click here to visit the Melrose Bindery and choose a meaningful and lasting selection for yourself, family or friends. These prices can't be beat.
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Melrose: a Historic Artist Home Site
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