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Historic Natchitoches® February 2014 300 years of flags that have ® flown over Natchitoches. HHistoricistoric NNatchitochesatchitoches A Free Guide to Leisure and Attractions Courtesy of The Natchitoches Times FRANCE 1714-1763 WHAT’S INSIDE SPAIN 1763-1801 FRANCE 1801-1803 UNITED STATES 1803-61 STEEL MAGNOLIAS AND OTHER TOUR MAPS PAGES 7-10 CONFEDERATE STATES 1861-65 UNITED STATES 1960-PRESENT STATE FLAG OF LOUISIANA LOCAL NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY ON PAGE 11 NATCHITOCHES TRICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ON PAGE 3 CITY OF NATCHITOCHES Page 2 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES FEBRUARY 2014 Inside...Inside... WHAT’S HAPPENING FEBRUARY Outdoor Recreation in Kisatchie.....Page 4 BLACK HISTORY - TRI-CENTENNIAL Minor Basilica of the Immaculate CELEBRATION Louisiana’s oldest city Conception..................................Page 5 commemorates 300 years Welcome to Natchitoches: with the February theme, Black History. Black is cel‐ Meat Pie Facts.......................... .Page 6 ebrated with events that Enjoy your stay in our historic town define the history and cul‐ ture of African Americans with parades, gospel Maps, Walking Tours, NSU Tour singing, and concerts. and Cane River Tour . Pages 7-10 FREE. Natchitoches, Saturday, February 8, 2014 Local Native American History......Page 11 RESURRECTION FERN FOUNDATION: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MARIE Melrose Historic Plantation . Page 12 THERESE “COINCOIN” This is a celebration of Marie Therese “CoinCoin” Sports Hall of Fame................Page 13- 14 through a monologue by Betty Roque in period dress, a viewing of the documentary film promo‐ Cane River Creole National Park. .Page 15 tion. There will be film promotional items avail‐ able, and free fort tours Fort St. Jean Baptiste....................Page 16 Entering downtown his- lage of Natchitoches for the day. toric Natchitoches, visitors Indians, a Native American Fort St. Jean Baptiste State feel transported to another group whose tribal name Historic Site Saturday, February 8, 2014 ‘Historic Natchitoches’ is a monthly era. means “Chinquapin- publication of The Natchitoches Times Traveling along bumpy eaters.” BLACK FIRE: 147 YEARS brick roads reminiscent of At the time of the estab- OF BLACK METHODISM To advertise in this publication pre-asphalt travel, you lishment of St. Denis’ fort, IN NATCHITOCHES contact The Natchitoches Times notice ornate ironwork on navigation of the Red River PARISH P.O. Box 448 the bridges and shops, was prohibited by a mas- Black Fire opening recep‐ Natchitoches, LA 71458 horse-drawn carriages sive log jam that was bro- tion for dignitaries and around the historic district ken up during a flood in the invited guest, exhibit and locals who smile and 1830s. open to the public (short On the Cover greet you with a friendly Thus, the Red River seminars/video presenta‐ tions). T‐shirts and mugs Natchitoches celebrates 300 years through- wave. Welcome to changed its course, leaving available for purchase out 2014. February will feature various Natchitoches. a 36-mile-long oxbow lake and event. 2:30pm exhibits and presentations with Black History Founded in 1714 by Louis called Cane River that runs Natchitoches Arts Center Month as the theme. Juchereau de St. Denis, the through the downtown Saturday, February 8, city of Natchitoches was National Landmark 2014 originally established as a District. ‐ See more at: French outpost on the Red Once a bustling riverport http://www.natchi‐ For more information on local history and events contact: River to facilitate trade and crossroads, toches.com/tri‐centenni‐ Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission with the Spanish in Mexico. Natchitoches gave rise to al/events‐ 781 Front Street; Natchitoches, LA 71457 The fort, which was to be vast cotton kingdoms along february#sthash.GmbbI1 W5.dpuf (318) 352-8072 or 1-800-259-1714 discovered, was built some- the river. Affluent planters Web site: www.natchitoches.net where along the west bank not only owned charming NSU THEATRE AND of the Red River near a vil- country plantations, but DANCE PRESENTS kept elegant houses in HAIRSPRAY • Award Winning Property town. February 19‐23 The Red River’s abandon- • Newly Renovated ment of Natchitoches iso- • FREE Hot “On The House” Breakfast lated the community, pre- MARCH • FREE High Speed Internet Access serving its historic build- • FREE Local Calls ings and the deeply- Krewe Of • FREE H BO & Expanded Channels ingrained traditions of its Dionysus Mardi • Pay-Per-View Movies & Video Games residents along the Cane Gras Parade • In-Room Coffee Makers & Hair Dryers River. March 1, 2014 • FREE In-Room Microwave Available With its French, Spanish, Natchitoches • FREE In-Room Fridge Available Native American, African EXIT 138 of I-49 • Outdoor Pool & Fitness Center and Anglo-Saxon influ- Bloomin’ On ences, Natchitoches main- the Bricks www.hamptoninn.com/hi/natchitoches • Guest Elevator & Conference Room tains a colorful palette of March 22, 2014 ethnic tradition, hospitali- ty and pride in the past that Natchitoches 1-800-HAMPTON residents share with visi- 318-354-0010 (426-7866) tors. FEBRUARY 2014 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 3 Natchitoches Tri-Centennial Celebration continues Natchitoches. The written and performed by brick-paved Front Street www.natchitoches300.com relate to Natchitoches histo- Natchitoches Tri- Natchitoches residents. will feature Art Along the or visit the Natchitoches ry or showcase the people, Centennial Celebration National Park Week and Bricks. Artists will display, Tri-Centennial Festival history, culture and cuisine begins January 1, 2014 with Earth Day will be sell and demonstrate hand- Facebook page and like us of Louisiana’s oldest city. a year-long celebration celebrated in April as made fine arts and crafts to be eligible for exciting School groups are encour- highlighting the history, well. Women’s History including paintings, sculp- giveaways including all- aged to sponsor an event as culture, people, architecture month is in May. The contri- tures, jewelry, woodwork expense paid trips to select well. A group is being and cuisine that has made butions made by extraordi- and drawings. Second Saturday events. If formed called the Tri- Natchitoches a favorite des- nary women to Also in August is the you are a group or organiza- Centennial Ambassadors tination since 1714. The Natchitoches, such as leg- annual Cane River Zydeco tion and wish to host a and includes people of all Tri-Centennial celebrates endary folk artist Festival. September is Tri-Centennial event ages who wish to help Louisiana’s oldest city with Clementine Hunter and Founders’ Day month. The please contact Ron McBride, Natchitoches with the Tri- over 160 events already matriarch of nationally month begins with a birth- Tri-Centennial Manager at Centennial events. Contact planned and more to be known Melrose Plantation, day party for the founder of (318) 238-5489 or email the manager for informa- added. The focus of the cele- Cammie Henry, will be cele- Natchitoches, Louis [email protected] tion. So be part of the cele- bration is Second Saturday brated in May. Other Juchereau de St. Denis. ov. Events will continue to bration of Natchitoches, events where each month dynamic events take place Natchitoches will celebrate be added throughout the “300 years in the making.” has a theme relating to in May such as the annual the Tri-Centennial with a year. The events should Natchitoches history with Melrose Arts and Crafts gospel extravaganza, and many events following the Festival. Also highlighted the annual Natchitoches theme but located on the this month will be life in the Meat Pie Festival. Creole Second Saturday of every Antebellum South and edu- Heritage is the theme for month. cation. June is the Sports October. Natchitoches’ February is Black History and Recreation month. Creole Heritage is celebrat- month. Black history and The new Louisiana Sports ed in October with Creole heritage of Natchitoches Hall of Fame and Northwest French markets and cele- are celebrated in February Louisiana History Museum brations along the Cane 7:00 p.m. “Freedom is Coming: Songs of Freedom, Resistance and the Underground Railroad” Performance by musicians from New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. with events that define the is featured in this month River as well as Creole Asbury Methodist Church, 704 5th Street history and culture of with the 2014 hall of fame Heritage Day. October also African Americans. induction class as the cen- welcomes the Fall Tour of 10:00 a.m. Walking Tours of National Landmark District Planned activities through- terpiece in this celebration. Homes, plantation tours, a Park Rangers from Cane River Creole National Historical Park will offer guided walking tours of downtown Natchitoches. Tour will begin at the Cunningham law office located at 550 Second Street. out the month include The building was just Haunted History tour of the parades, gospel perfor- named the top architectural American Cemetery, the St. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ‘Making a Mark’ Exhibit featuring Clementine Hunter The exhibit will communicate Clementine Hunter’s role & influence as a mances and concerts. design/project in the world Augustine Church Fair and celebrated African American artist. Lemee House, 310 Jefferson Street. March is the Colonial by Azure Magazine for 2013. the “Return to the 50’s 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Life & Times of Marie-Therese “Coin Coin” Heritage month. Football, basketball, hunt- Antique Car Show”. In A monologue by Betty Roque reflecting the life of Marie-Therese “Coin Coin.” Natchitoches history ing, fishing and other sports November veterans will be Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historical Site located at 155 Jefferson Street. dates to Colonial America are highlighted this month. honored with the theme 2:30 p.m. Black Fire: 147 Years of Black Methodism in Natchitoches Parish as Natchitoches was the July is Louisiana Heritage Honoring Our Veterans. A An exhibit and presentation featuring the influence of Black Methodism in first permanent settlement month. Natchitoches cele- tribute to our veterans, Natchitoches Parish. Asbury Methodist Church, 704 5th Street Clementine Hunter in the Louisiana Purchase brates its diverse history reenactments, a Cane River Photo by: Thomas Whitehead Collection 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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