April 2016 300 years of flags that have ® flown over Natchitoches. HHiissttoorriicc NNaattcchhiittoocchheess A Free Guide to Leisure and Attractions in Natchitoches, Louisiana LLoouuiissiiaannaa Courtesy of The Natchitoches Times

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WHATS INSIDE: STATE FLAG OF LOUISIANA JAZZ/R&B FESTIVAL FEATURE ENTERTAINMENT WALKING TOURS LOCAL RESTAURANTS CITY OF NATCHITOCHES Page 2 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016 Welcome to INSIDE NATCHITOCHES Natchitoches Dragon Boat Races Enjoy your stay in our historic town ...... Page 3

2016 JAZZ/R&B Festival ...... Page 4

Civil Rights Pioneers ...... Page 6

Maps: Walking Tour, Cane River Tour, Steel Magnolia Tour and NSU Tour ...... Pages 7-10

Area Bed & Breakfasts ...... Page 11 Entering downtown his- wave. Welcome to of the Red River near a vil- toric Natchitoches, visitors Natchitoches. lage of Natchitoches feel transported to another Founded in 1714 by Louis Indians, a Native American Local Restaurants era. Juchereau de St. Denis, the group whose tribal name Traveling along bumpy city of Natchitoches was means “Chinquapin- ...... Page brick roads reminiscent of originally established as a eaters.” 12 pre-asphalt travel, you French outpost on the Red At the time of the estab- notice ornate ironwork on River to facilitate trade lishment of St. Denis’ fort, the bridges and shops, with the Spanish in navigation of the Red River was prohibited by a massive Area Outdoor attractions & Parks horse-drawn carriages Mexico. log jam that was broken up around the historic district The fort, which was to be ...... Page 15 during a flood in the 1830s. and locals who smile and discovered, was built some- Thus, the Red River greet you with a friendly where along the west bank changed its course, leaving a 36-mile-long oxbow lake Upcoming Events...... Page 16 called Cane River that runs through the downtown National Landmark District. Once a bustling riverport and crossroads, Natchitoches gave rise to vast cotton kingdoms along ‘Historic Natchitoches’ is a monthly the river. Affluent planters publication of The Natchitoches Times not only owned charming country plantations, but To advertise in this publication kept elegant houses in town. contact The Natchitoches Times The Red River’s abandon- P.O. Box 448 ment of Natchitoches isolat- Natchitoches, LA 71458 ed the community, preserv- ing its historic buildings and the deeply-ingrained On the Cover Featur e: traditions of its residents Annual Natchitoches J azz/R& B Festival along the Cane River. w ill be held in Dow ntow n Natchitoches With its French, Spanish, Apr il 15- 16, 2016 Native American, African and Anglo-Saxon influ- ences, Natchitoches main- tains a colorful palette of For more information on local history and events contact: ethnic tradition, hospitality Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission and pride in the past that 780 Front Street Suite 100 ; Natchitoches, LA 71457 5362 University Parkway (318) 352-8072 or 1-800-259-1714 residents share with visi- Web site: www.natchitoches.net Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 tors. PHONE 318.352.7500 Photo Credit: Mark Bills FAX 318.352.7500 Photography APRIL 2016 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 3 NATCHITOCHES SUMMONS 22 DRAGONS events have drawn over tournaments, galas and 5K 10,000 people to the banks of runs, but the Louisiana the Red River. Their last Dragon Boat Races provide race featured 40 teams. The something different. races continue to be the “The number of out-of- largest single funding town visitors are starting to stream for AMoA opera- grow. In the past few years tions, according to AMoA there have definitely been board member Dustin ‘heads in beds’ and some Matthews. “There have been new people in restaurants, as many as 1,000 partici- shops and gas stations as a pants and the number of result of the event. We have spectators grow every year,” heard from the artists and food vendors that they were he said. “The first year we successful. The number of estimated around 5,000 attendees continues to grow attendees and last year it and we know we have some was over 10,000 people.” visitors from out of town, Matthews feels the success but as the festival grows it of the event is due to its will attract more visitors uniqueness. There are mul- The NSU Foundation and Dragon boat racing is portation. Its staff are and continue to grow the tiple fundraisers through- the Natchitoches Regional easy to learn, safe and a experts in dealing with economic impact of the out the year such as golf Medical Center Foundation sport where men and novices who have never event,” said Matthews. will join the tradition of the women can practice and stepped in a boat. Louisiana Dragon Boat race together. Teams consist Working with over 40 Races with a race event set of 25 members, with four communities, charities and for Memorial Day, May 28. alternates and a drummer. companies through Eastern A press conference will Each team is guaranteed to North America, the festivals be held soon to cover the race three times, including range in size from 10 crews details of the event. practice. There will be sub- to over 100. These events are Registration will begin races throughout the day perfect for helping people to Monday, Feb. 22 online at and a “best dressed drum- discover communities’ Northwesternalumni.com/ mer” contest. First place waterfronts in a healthy and dragonboats. winner gets a trophy and a active way, creating a day of Representatives from the year’s worth of bragging fitness and fun for employ- City, the Chamber of rights. ees, or raising money for a Commerce, the Twenty-two Dragons is a charity. 22Dragons largest Natchitoches Historic Canadian company that charity event raises over District Development helps organizations develop $500,000 annually for cancer Commission (NHDDC), the boat races. A turn-key oper- support. NSU Foundation and the ation, the company owns a Participants in the racing Natchitoches Regional fleet of 18 dragon boats and tradition, the Alexandria Medical Center Foundation the equipment for trans- Museum of Art’s past met with Matt Roberts of 22 Dragons to discuss the logis- tics of a racing event on LITTLE EVA Cane River. Inspecting the PECAN COMPANY riverbank, Roberts said of all the spots in the state to NATCHITOCHES PECANS • Recognized in 2007 as a Preserve America Presidential hold this event, Cane River Award Winner is the best. “You want really WWW.NATCHITOCHESPECANS.COM • Listed as one of the Ten Bargain Retirement Spots by still water and here we have U S News & World Report it,” he said. • Named as a 2006 Great American Main Street Award Race practice will take Winner by the National Trust for Historic Preservation place starting Tuesday, May • N amed as one of the 2005 Dozen Distinctive Destination 24, creating a buzz in the in the United States by the National Trust for community. NRMC Historic Preservation Foundation Director Constance Anderson, who recently moved to Natchitoches, said, “Ya’ll Farm Fresh Pecans • Pecan Candies are a happening place. I have friends from Baton Gift Tins • Unique Gifts Rouge that are ready to move here.” STORE HOURS: Other cities that hold the Jan. 2-Oct. 14 Thur-Sat 9am-5pm races include Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe and Oct. 15-Dec. 23 Shreveport. Businesses or Mon-Sat - 9am-5pm individuals can sponsor a team for $2,100 ($100 per- Physcial : 16508 Hwy 1 head). The races are open to Mailing: 439 Little Eva Road LIKE US ON all ages and athletic abili- Cloutierville, LA 71416 FACEBOOK FOR ties. 318.379.0272 “NUTHOUSE NEWS” www.natchitochesla.gov Page 4 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, MIDNIGHT STAR TO PLAY ANNUAL JAZZ/R&B FEST

Midnight Star and Grand Funk Dance Floor” which featured the Railroad will close out the two-day highly charting single title track as Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival well as “Freak-AZoid,” “Wet My that will feature more than 30 bands Whistle” and “Slow Jam.” and four stages along the banks of Their next album, “Planetary the Cane River. Invasion” was almost as big, selling The festival, in its 21st year, will platinum again and making the Pop be April 15-16 in historic downtown Top 20 and No. 1 spot on the R&B Natchitoches. chart with its first single Tickets went on sale in March and “Operator.” The group has contin- will be $25 for a weekend pass or $10 ued to tour and record throughout for Friday at the gate and $15 for the years and is considered to be a Saturday at the gate. Discounted legendary funk/R&B group. prices available for students and Earlier in the day on the main children under 12 are free. stage Seven Bridges will pay tribute Organizers are offering a diverse to Eagles. The Nashville band is lineup that should appeal to almost widely known for its faithful repli- any musical taste and will feature a cation of the Eagles music and har- “Saturday Night of Funk,” head- monies. lined by 70s classic rock hitmakers, Also appearing will be a red-hot Grand Funk Railroad, who will take New Orleans group, The New Breed the stage at approximately 9:30 p.m., Brass Band. Fresh off of their tour just after the legendary funk/R&B with Trombone Shorty, they’ll bring band Midnight Star completes their high-energy New Orleans tradition- set. al brass music with a modern flair. The music begins Friday at 5 p.m., A highlight of last year’s festival ending with Grammywinning zyde- was Johnny Earthquake & The co legend Wayne Toups and Moondogs’ tribute to Elvis Presley, Zydecajun. which featured Elvis original drum- Saturday’s lineup, which begins mer, D.J. Fontana, along with Elvis’ at 11:45 a.m., features an eclectic former backup singer Estelle mix of jazz, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, blues Brown of the Sweet Inspirations. Brody Caster, who was a hit at the in Nashville. and country. Brown will be joining the group for Christmas Festival, back in On Saturday, South Louisiana Grand Funk Railroad was highly the tribute again, but this year it Natchitoches to perform. We’ve got native Kylie Frey will be perform- popular during the 1970s, playing to will be made even more special by all the top area and regional bands ing after the Northwestern State packed arenas worldwide. The band the edition of Rock and Roll Hall of including Billy O’Con and Badd University Jazz Band. had several chart topping hits, Famer and Elvis’ original guitarist, Apple, Breaktime for Francis, The Natchitoches Jazz R&B including “We’re an American James Burton. The show will be Extreme Caution, Justin Merritt, Festival is a family event and Band” and “The LocoMotion” based upon Elvis’ Las Vegas shows Hardrick Rivers’ Revue, to name always features plenty of activities which both reached No. 1, together of the 70s and will feature approxi- but a few.’ for the kids and lots of great food. with “Some Kind of Wonderful,” mately 20 musicians and singers on Jazz lovers will enjoy a stage at “As always, and no matter who “Bad Time,” “Walk Like a Man,” stage. Beau Jardin, which will feature the performers are on stage, the and “Closer to Home,” all of which Daniel Page, chairman of the fes- jazz music all day. “You could liter- real star of the Natchitoches charted highly. tival’s entertainment committee, ally spend the day Saturday listen- Jazz/R&B Festival is the venue,” The band still features original says he feels that the festival has ing to nothing but jazz if that’s your said festival chairman Rodney members Don Brewer and Mel struck gold with the lineup this thing,” he said. Harrington. “It is our belief that Schacher, along with former mem- year and that most of the perform- Page said he is particularity there is no better place to listen to bers of .38 Special, Kiss and Bob ers on the outer stages are talented excited about two country song music, and have a great time, than Seger’s band. enough to be featured on the main birds who will be performing on the the historic downtown Riverbank Midnight Star was formed in the stage as well. main stage Friday and Saturday. and Front Street area in late 1970s but achieved their great- “Oh my goodness, there is a ton of Lainey Wilson will open for Wayne Natchitoches, La.” est success in the early and mid talent all day long on the outer Toups Friday. This will be Wilson’s For ticket info and complete line- 1980s. In 1983, they released their stages” Page said. “We’re excited to first performance after the release up, go to natchjazzfest.com or the fourth album, “No Parking on the have Nashville recording artist of her album she recently recorded festival’s Facebook page. ◀ MIDNIGHT STAR 2016 JAZZ/R&B FESTIVAL LINEUP

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD ► APRIL 2016 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 5 Page 6 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016 DAUGHTERS STILL INSPIRED BY CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER PARENTS

Maude Antee Monette, left, and Gwendolyn Faye Antee Hardison look over newspa- per clippings and awards about their parents, the late Leo and Olis Antee, who were considered civil rights pioneers for their work in the late 60s for pushing for full inte- gration of Natchitoches Parish schools. “My parents made a brave stand when they were approached by those people who asked them to be a part of this suit. They made a grand stand for people in general, for all people, not just the black race. It was for all people.” - Gwendolyn Hardison Olis and Leo Antee were a beautician and stay-at-home mother of two and a barber with a shop on Horn Street in downtown Natchitoches when they were approached to peti- tion the parish school board to fully end desegregation in the • 25” Remote Control Expanded Cable TV with HBO, CNN, ESPN school system. Olis Antee would later be recognized by the • Suites Include Microwave, Refrigerator and Coffee Maker Louisiana State Senate with the Black Heritage Pioneer of • Complimentary Continental Breakfast Civil Rights award. • Shoney’s and McDonald’s Nearby • Free Highspeed Wireless Internet Service Life’s Great At Super 8 • Outdoor Swimming Pool Free Continental Breakfast • Non-Smoking Rooms HBO, Color TV with Remote Cntrol • 24 Hour Front Desk Refrigerators/Microwaves Available 5335 Hwy. 6 West • Queen Size Beds 42 Rooms/Deluxe Suites available! - Parking For 18 Natchitoches, LA 71457 • Free Local Calls Wheelers/Large RV’s Located Five Minutes From • Meeting Room Tel: (318) 214-0700 NSU, Ten Minutes From Historical District • 70 Rooms Close to Several Fine Dining Establishments (Mariners, Pirogue’s) Fax: (318) 214-9721 Major Credit Cards Accepted, AAA, AARP, VIP Discounts Welcomed! Located Highway 1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA Call (318) 352-1700 or Toll Free 1-800-800-8000 For Reservations Nobody knows Natchitoches better! 318-352-4426 N EWLY R ENOVATED ! Visit our website: www.collinsandstamey.com 1000 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA Collins & Stamey Across from NSU • FREE High Speed Wireless Internet • FREE Continental Breakfast REAL ESTATE • FREE 32” remote controlled flat screen TV w/Expanded Cable, HBO, CNN, ESPN • FREE In Room Coffee Maker & Hair Dryer • FREE In Room Microwave & Refrigerator 304 College Ave. • 357-1262 • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Close to Downtown Historic District APRIL 2016 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 7 The Historic District WALKING TOUR Third St.

Second St.

11 Sibley St Second St. Amulet St.

Jefferson St.

Ducournau Sq. Lafayette St

12 Touline St.

Church St.

Trudeau St. 10 St. Denis St

Horn St 9 5 Front St. 8 6 7 Front St. Washington St. 2 1 4 3 1. Natchitoches Visitor’s Center     
 780 Front Street 352-8072 Monday-Saturday 9-5p.m. 758 Front Street 352-2525 2. Bust of St. Denis Located in the oldest town in the Louisiana Purchase this Located on the riverside of the Front Street Circle the store is the oldest continuously operated hardware store bust is made of bronze. Larry Crowder, of Fort Worth TX, in Louisiana. Features hardware, housewares, cookware created the sculpture. Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. and kitchen supplies, classic toys and gifts. Denis founded Natchitoches in 1714. 8. Spiral Staircase 3. Roque House 701 Front Street Located on Natchitoches Downtown Riverbank the Located behind the Prudhomme building the famous house was originally built around the time of the Lou- spiral staircase was built in 1853 in Bordeaux, France and        
   shipped to Natchitoches via the Red River (Cane River architecture. Lake) in 1856. 4. Beau Jardin 9. St. Denis Tomb Plaque Located on the Downtown Riverbank Beau Jardin is the On the Church Street side of the building it was erected city of Natchitoches’ newly created garden and water by the Daughters of the American Revolution of Loui- feature. It features a winding brick staircase that leads siana in 1936. It marks the location of the tomb of the to a series of stone landings surrounded by ironwork & founder of Natchitoches Louis Juchereau de St. Denis. brick walls. A popular wedding or reception spot. 10. Prudhomme-Roquier House 5. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum Constructed between 1790 and 1811, this home pre- dates most other surviving buildings in downtown 800 Front Street•357-2492 Natchitoches. Remodeled in1825 to resemble the Feder- This museum celebrates the athletes, artists, writers, al or Greek Revival style, it was originally a French Creole entrepreneurs and human rights leaders who embodied building. northwest Louisiana’s resilient spirit. 6. Bricks of Front Street 11. Old Courthouse Museum Located all along Front Street. During the administration 12. Bayou Amulet of former Gov. Earl Long members of the Association for originally drained into Sibley Lake) into the Red River the Preservation of historical Natchitoches laid over the (Cane River Lake). Because of the many mules once bricks to save them. tied along its banks the stream was named “Bayou A Mule” and was later changed to Bayou Amulet Page 8 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016 AUTO TOUR OF THE CANE RIVER

CHEROKEE PLANTATION, 1839, is list- ed on the National Register of Historic OAKLAWN Places and was the site of the famous PLANTATION, Bossier-Gaiennie duel, that was fought on 1830, is the the savannah at the rear of Cherokee. restored home of This restored raised cottage is an impor- “Steel Magnolias” tant Creole structure and is often featured author Robert during the annual Natchitoches Harling. This Pilgrimage in May. bousillage, three- story structure displays Creole architecture common to Cane River Country. The 680- foot oak avenue is the third longest in the state.

BEAU FORT PLANTATION, 1790, was built on the former site of Fort Charles. It is an early Creole- style home and fea- OAKLAND PLANTATION, 1821, now part tures an 84-foot of the Cane River Creole National Historic gallery and covered Park contains the finest examples of rear patio. Many Creole architecture. The first cotton in the special occasions are conducted at Beau Fort. state was planted on this plantation.

THE ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH is located at Isle Brevelle and was founded and built by Augustine Metoyer MELROSE PLANTATION, 1796, is a and his brother Louis Metoyer in National Historic Landmark. The 1803. St. Augustine Church is the complex includes the Big House, first church in America estab- African and Yucca houses, weaving lished and maintained by free peo- cabin and original home of primitive ple of color. In 1829, when it was folk artist Clementine Hunter. The blessed as a mission, it was given plantation is rich in history. and cul- the name St. Augustine in honor ture that began with Marie Therese of St. Augustine. It was blessed as a church parish in 1856, Coincoin, an owner who was a freed and at that time, had four missions attached to it: St. Anns on woman of color. The cultural high- Old River, St. Joseph at Bayou Derbonne, St. Anns, Spanish lights of the site were furthered during the Henry years as Miss Cammie Lake and St. Charles, Bermuda. The church was used as a provided living quarters for writers. Clementine Hunter, renowned folk film site for Steel Magnolias. artist, painted here while employed as a domestic servant. Her murals adorn the walls of the African House and her work is displayed in a gallery within the Big House. Melrose serves as the annual location for the Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival in September. Tours are available daily. MAGNOLIA PLANTATION, 1830s, is one of only two National Bicentennial Farms THE BADIN-ROQUE HOUSE is west of the Mississippi. Except one of five structures of its type for the Big House, the complex remaining in the United States is now part of the Cane River and the only one of its kind in Creole National Historic Park. Louisiana. Badin-Roque is listed The original walls and founda- on the National Register for his- tion were reused after being toric places and has been nomi- burned by General Banks in nated for National Landmark 1864. The two and one-half story structure has 27 rooms, including a status. It is owned and main- Catholic chapel. The only cotton press still in its original location is tained by the St. Septemberine here along with the only row of brick slave quarters still standing in Historical Society. Louisiana. The plantation is closed to the public. APRIL 2016 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 9 Steel Magnolias Tour

Drum Eatenton (Tom Skerritt) shoots at the birds prior to the wed- ding reception for his The Steel Magnolias House on Jefferson daughter, Shelby Street was used during filming as the home (Julia Roberts). for M’Lynn and Drum Eatenton. It is now a bed and breakfast inn.

Natchitoches residents were extras, “Steel Magnolias” stars, from left, including the late Norm Fletcher and Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Lori Tate. Fletcher and Tate played the Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, bridegroom’s parents. Robert Harling, Sally Field and Daryl Hannah, por- author of “Steel Magnolias,” played the trayed six remarkable friends in the minister who married Shelby and southern town of Chinquapin. Jackson Latcherie. 1. St. Augustine Catholic Church, La. Hwy. 493 at Melrose, Shelby’s wedding. 2. Northwestern State University Field House, post game interviews. 3. American Cemetery on Second Street between Demeziere and the railroad tracks, Shelby’s funeral. 4. Lemee House, 310 Rue Jefferson, Ouiser’s house. 5. Steel Magnolia House, 320 Jefferson, Eatenton house. 6. Trinity Episcopal Church, 533 Second St., Truvy’s church. 7. Private home, 301 Rue Touline, Mrs. Robeline’s boarding house. 8. Chaplin House, 434 Second St., Aunt Fern’s house. 9. Walk of Honor, corner of Second Street and Rue St. Denis. 10. Blanchard Building, 700 block of Front Street, adjacent to Ducournau Square, Truvy’s No. 2. 11. Riverfront behind Roque House, 800 block of Washington Street, Easter egg hunt. 12. Private home, 515 St. Maurice Lane, Annelle and Sammy’s home. 13. Private home, 453 Henry Blvd., Truvy’s house. 14. Brookshire’s, Dixie Plaza Shopping Center, 318 Dixie Plaza on Keyser Avenue, shopping with Clairee and Ouiser. 15. Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, 501 Keyser Ave., baby’s birth. 16. Tauzin Plantation Home, 1950 Williams Ave., Clairee’s home. 17. Odalie Lambre-Gwinn House, 1972 Williams Ave., Shelby and Jackson’s house. Page 10 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016 NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY TOUR

Northwestern State University has been an important part of the Natchitoches com- munity since it was established in 1884. Three columns of the Bullard Mansion that originally stood on the grounds, serve as the unofficial symbol of the university.

Chaplin Lake further enhances the historic campus that serves more than 9,000 stu- dents.

ing teachers for careers in The archives of it historical hold- NSU Demons education since its found- Watson Library ings from the play Southland ing in 1884. One symbol of and the local and region- Conference foot- that legacy is the one-room Williamson al culture. ball at Turpin schoolhouse, which was Museum in Contributions Stadium. the St. Nichols School, Kyser Hall exhib- from citizens and which was established in historians repre- south Natchitoches Parish sent archaeologi- The Wellness, in 1906. The school was in cal resources of Recreation and Northwestern State has use until 1924 and was Indian and ante- Activity been dedicated to prepar- donated to NSU in 1981. bellum influ- Center is locat- ences. ed in the heart of the Northwestern State campus and provides more than 10,000 square feet of racquetball courts, an space with weight area for aerobics, a and cardio machines, jogging track and basketball courts, more. Northwestern’s students and faculty share diverse talents in drama and art with the community. Formerly the resi- presidents, the dence for 10 Old President’s The A.A. Fredericks Fine Arts Center regularly features Natchitoches as the Northwestern Cottage was reno- performances by the Natchitoches/Northwestern site for the National vated for the Symphony Orchestra and theatre department. Center for Preservation Alumni Technology and Center in 1984. Training. The Old Built in 1927 of Women’s French Gymnasium, Nelson Normandy The Hanchey Gallery often The historical signifi- Hall, has been architecture, exhibits the best works of its cance of Cane River restored for the per- the building faculty and students. Country is undisput- manent headquarters has been desig- ed. Because of this of the center. nated a nation- heritage, the federal al landmark. government chose APRIL 2016 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 11 AREABED & BREAKFASTS

Andre’s Riverview 201 Pine Street Samuel Guy House Vera’s Guest House 228 Pratt Lane 318-581-0287 318-354-1080 318-609-0110 612 Williams Avenue Jefferson House 309 Pine Street 907 Washington Riverbend 318-352-5834 Street 318-352-6500 Andrew Morris 229 Rue Jefferson Steel Magnolia 3141 Highway 494 House Jefferson Street 318-238-2585 Violet Hill 318-352-9206 Townhouse 320 Rue Jefferson 318-357-0858 Starlight 422 Second Street 318-352-3957 917 Washington 318-352-3775 230 Rue Jefferson Sweet Cane Inn Street 2228 Highway 494 Cabin on Cane Judge Porter 225-226-8820 River 318-352-9206 926 Washington Birds Nest The Cabins of 318-527-9709 321 Second Street Street on the Cane Horseshoe Hills 614 Williams Avenue 318-527-9428 318-352-2920 La Maison The Cottage Guest 1015 Parkway Drive 240 Bayou Pierre Chez des Amis Louisiane House 318-352-2647 318-581-3138 214-908-1537 Cane River Thorny Hill Cabin 910 Rue Washington 332 Jefferson Street 824 Second Street Cottage 318-472-6903 318-663-8239 2575 Posey Road Creole Cottage on Parsonage Cane River 318-214-9607 318-352-3957 307 Percy Street FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES HOTEL NOW OPEN IN NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 319 Rue Jefferson Pierson-Lee River Hotel features bold, contemporary new look & flexible design Ducournau House Townhouse 318-352-2005 • 74 Rooms 318-471-4049 630 Williams Avenue • FREE Wi-Fi 752 Front Street Queen Anne • Complimentary Hot Breakfast EVERY Morning Good House 318-352-9206 • Outdoor Swimming Pool 318-228-8217 125 Pine Street • Exercise Room 314 Rue Poete • Valet Laundry Service Rusca House • Located 5 minutes from downtown www.fairfieldinn.com (318)354-8007 • (800)228-2800 Green Gables 318-356-7118 • 45 minutes from Alexandria 318-352-5580 124 Rue Poete 150 Hayes Avenue • Natchitoches, LA Page 12 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016 LOCAL RESTAURANTS

Almost Home seasonal delights, wine Cane River Bar and Monday-Saturday Natchitoches community 5820 Hwy 1 Bypass and cocktails. Play a Grill 8 a.m.-5p.m. for 25 years and count- 352-2431 game of pool, sit at the 1125 Washington Coffee, pastries, lunch ing.$ Sunday-Friday bar, at a traditional table ST This coffee house pro- 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or lounge on a couch at 352-2600 vides a space to relax, Crawfish Hole Down home southern the only restaurant that Tuesday-Saturday read, and meet up with 119 South Drive meals offers outside balcony 11a.m.-9p.m. friends. The social spot 352-2379 This buffet style restau- dining in town. $$ Sunday-Monday serves light breakfast in Monday-Thursday rant serves southern style 11a.m.-3p.m. the morning, toasted 11a.m.-8:30p.m. favorites. Dine on home- Breakfast Nook Sandwiches and sandwiches from 11a.m.- Friday-Saturday style chicken and 105 Church Street Seafood 2 p.m. and coffee and 11-9:30p.m. dumplings, black-eyed 352-4491 This riverside Bar and deserts all day. $ peas, mac and cheese, Monday-Saturday Grill is family owned and Sunday 12a.m.- sweet potatoes while 7a.m.-2p.m. operated. Known for Chef Wok 8p.m. gazing at a view of Sibley Sunday 8a.m.-noon their St. Louis style ribs, 311 South Drive Open November- Lake. $ Breakfast and Bakery fresh seafood and 356-0006 May This quaint breakfast pressed Cuban sand- Monday-Saturday Crawfish, Seafood Bon Ami spot, located just off wiches this restaurant has 10:30 a.m.-10p.m. and Cajun 530 Front Street Front Street, serves more optional outdoor patio Traditional Chinese This southern style din- 352-1579 than just breakfast seating overlooking This Chinese restaurant ing hall is set up for craw- Thursday-Friday including Homemade Cane River Lake. $$ provides dine in and take fish. Long picnic tables 6-9p.m. Soups, breads, pastries out options. Chef Larry set up in rows have con- Tapas and hamburgers. This Canebrake Café Zhang has over 40 years venient holes cut out in This balcony restaurant restaurant has southern 584 Front Street of cooking experience the middle to toss shells. serves small plates of style favorites as well as 238-3030 and has been serving the This restaurant provides vegetarian options. $ seafood options for APRIL 2016 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 13 those who want more This restaurant has been Seafood and Creole Street Salad and Cajun 4p.m.-10p.m than boiled crawfish end- pleasing palates since This Louisiana seafood Potato this restaurant has Thursday-Sun less paper towels and 1967. $$ kitchen turns out dishes optional outside patio 11a.m.-10p.m. butter when dining in that taste “just like mama seating. $$ Hamburgers and and take out options. $$ Lucky Village made it.” Known for their Seafood 929 Keyser Avenue fresh gulf oysters this Nicky’s Mexican This local favorite serves El Nopal 352-8588 restaurant has optional Restaurant a variety of po-boys, 117 South Drive Monday-Thursday outdoor patio seating. 4108 University burgers, pizzas and 318-214-0219 11 a.m.-9p.m. $$ Prkwy/LA-6 seafood in a relaxed Everyday Friday- Sunday 318-352-1538 environment. This restau- 11a.m.-10p.m. 11a.m.-10p.m. Mariner’s Restaurant Sunday-Thursday rant has optional out- Mexican Chinese Buffet 5948 LA Hwy 1 11a.m.-9:30p.m. door seating and 19 $ This buffet style restau- 357-1220 Friday-Sat11a.m.- beers on tap. $$ rant has a wide variety of Monday-Thursday 10p.m. Asian food. $$ 4:30-9:30 p.m. Mexican $ Red’s Rib’s El Patron Friday-Saturday 501 Texas Street 109 South Drive Magee’s Patio Café Papa’s Bar and Grill 4:30-10 p.m. 214-0901 238-3013 536 College Avenue 604 Front Street Sunday Saturday-Thursday Sunday-Thursday 352-7200 356-5850 11 a.m.-3p.m. 11a.m 11a.m.-9:30p.m. Monday-Sunday Sunday-Thursday Fine Dining/Seafood Friday Friday-Saturday 10a.m.-9p.m. 11a.m.-9p.m. and Steak 11a.m.-4:45p.m. 11a.m.-10:30p.m. Sandwiches and Friday-Saturday Mexican $ Seafood This family-owned, fami- Soul Food and BBQ ly-operated restaurant 11a.m.-10p.m. This counter style patio This southern style spot has reflected the Nichols Papa’s Bar & Grill The Landing café serves local favorites is a --local favorite. They family’s attention to opened in Restaurant and Bar including Natchitoches are known for their ribs detail since 1983. Known September 1996. Papa’s 530 Front Street Meat pies, burgers, and homemade BBQ for their atmosphere and offers a wide variety 352-1579 sandwiches and baskets. sauce.$ view overlooking Sibley including hamburgers, Tuesday-Saturday For desert they serve Lake this restaurant has poboys, fried seafood 11a.m.-10p.m. blue bell ice cream. They optional outdoor patio and USDA choice steaks. Sunday have optional outdoor San Luis Mexican seating. $$ 11a.m.-9p.m. patio seating. $ Restaurant $$$ 302 South Drive Seafood and Steak Peggy’s Homemade This is a chic spot for Maglieaux’s on the 354-6696 Pizza lunch or dinner. This Cane Sunday-Thursday Merci Beaucoup 4116 University restaurant is known for 805 Washington 11a.m.-9:30p.m. Restaurant Pkwy their Sunday Brunch from Street Friday-Saturday 127 Church Street 318-356-9200 11a.m.-2p.m. served with 354-7767 11a.m.-10:30p.m. 352-6634 Everyday complimentary cham- Monday-Thursday Mexican $ Monday- Saturday 3p.m.-10p.m. pagne. $$$ 11 a.m-9 p.m. Pizza $$ Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Trail Boss Johnny’s Pizza Sunday Steakhouse 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Pioneer Restaurant House 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 301 South Drive Sunday and Pub 312 Dixie Plaza Cajun and American 38-352-2080 11a.m.-2:30 p.m. 812 Washington 228-8842 Italian and Creole This local hot spot has Everyday 11a.m.- been around since 1991. 352-4884 Pizza This restaurant has put 10p.m. Known for their Church Monday-Wednesday Regional counter-serve together a menu that Steaks $$ chain for basic and spe- combines Italian her- cialty pizzas, plus muf- itage, and the Creole cul- falettas and salads. $$ ture of Louisiana. Some of the Italian recipes A Natchitoches Tradition Come join us and choose from our unique menu featuring a blend of Soulful Louisiana Creole Flavors. Lasyone’s Meat Pie have been handed down Restaurant for generations. $$$ We’re famous for our award winning 622 Second Street MEAT PIES and CRAWFISH PIES 352-3353 Mama’s Oyster but don’t forget our ... Monday-Saturday House Red Beans & Rice with Sausage 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 608 Front Street Southern Fried Catfish Platters and for dessert our Cane River Cream Pie Soulful Louisiana Creole 356-7874 This casual place serves Monday-Saturday Open Mon-Sat traditional Southern dish- 11a.m.-10p.m. 7am-3pm for Breakfast & Lunch es alongside signature Sunday Open later on Saturdays for NSU and City Events meat-filled hand pies. 11a.m.-3p.m. Meat Pie Restaurant 622 Second Street • Natchitoches, LA • 352-3353 Page 14 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016 LA SPORTS HALL OF FAME OFFERS UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

A collection of base- inspire people, especially balls signed by slugger young people, to think Mel Ott, Archie Manning’s about greatness,” No. 8 New Orleans Saints Louisiana State Museum jersey and a souped-up director Mark Tullos said. Ford Thunderbird that “Every object here tells a became the fastest car in story. Seen together, they the world in 1963 are just a create a visitor experience few of the artifacts that that we hope is both uplift- make the Louisiana ing as well as entertain- Sports Hall of Fame and ing.” Museum in Natchitoches Indeed, the museum is an up-close, personal and crammed with fun stuff to unforgettable fan experi- look at. Items on display ence. include vintage varsity Housed in a dazzling $23 letter sweaters, antique million museum building duck and turkey calls, a developed and operated by black and gold 1967 Saints the Louisiana State cheerleader’s outfit, a col- Museum system in part- lection of whistles from nership with the Louisiana’s top high Louisiana Sports Writers school sports coaches, Association and the city of hand-carved water skis Natchitoches, the believed to be the first to Louisiana Sports Hall of skim across Cane River Fame Museum honors the Lake and famed outdoors- Designed by Trahan Architects of New Orleans, the new 27,500 square foot museum achievements of the man Grits Gresham’s field complex evokes the region’s heritage with linear earth-colored exterior cladding state’s greatest athletes. typewriter on which he inspired by plowed fields sinuous molded stone interiors suggesting slow-moving Founded in 1959, but tapped out features for the rivers. Credit: Photo courtesy of Trahan Architects. lacking a permanent national magazines Sports mechanic, Farrington ning home run for LSU in The Hall opens to the home for its collection of Afield and Gentlemen’s named his dream car “Hel’s the 1996 College World public July 2 in a 27,000- portraits and memorabil- Quarterly. The typewriter Angel” after his wife Series and Kim Mulkey’s square-foot building ia until now, the Hall has is among many artifacts Helen. Now 93, Farrington NCAA championship bas- shared with the Northwest more than 300 men and donated by his family for kept the car in the garage ketball games as a Louisiana History women on its roster. Some the Grits and Mary of his Metairie home until Louisiana Tech Lady Museum. Designed by carry famous names such Gresham exhibit in 2011 when he loaned it to Techster and later as head Trahan Architects of New as Vida Blue, Eddie Sportsman’s Paradise, a the Museum for display. coach for Baylor Orleans, the building Delahoussaye, “Pistol large gallery focused on Coverage of professional University. evokes the region’s agricul- Pete” Maravich, Willis hunting and fishing. and college team sports— Touch-screen technology tural heritage with sinuous Reed and Joyce Walker, Two of the most spectac- football, baseball and bas- delivers even more sports molded stone interiors sug- but others are relatively ular objects on display are ketball—is highlighted greatness in the impressive gesting slow-moving rivers unknown today. New the Louisiana Golf with iconic uniforms, auto- Hall of Fame galleries near and linear earth-colored Orleans-born Audrey Association’s amateur graphed game balls, pho- the main entrance. Visitors exterior cladding inspired “Mickey” Patterson, for championship trophy, a tographs and interactive can call up life stories, by plowed fields. example, was the first three-foot-high sterling sil- media capturing historic career statistics and even Located at 800 Front St., African-American woman ver replica of the games and major players. the most memorable quotes the museum is open 10 a.m. to win an Olympic medal. Louisiana State Capitol In Great Moments, a seven- of every Hall of Famer past to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays Visitors will see the Team commissioned in 1934, and minute video produced by and present. through Saturdays and 1 USA jersey she wore in a L.W. “Knot” Farrington’s filmmakers Michelle The newest members are p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 200-meter dash that won streamlined and modified Benoit and Glen Pitre, visi- also recognized with hand- Admission is $5 for adults; her the bronze medal at Ford Thunderbird which tors can relive the glory of painted portraits, includ- $4 for students, seniors and the 1948 games in London. he drove to a world speed Billy Cannon’s tackle- ing basketball great active-duty military; and “The main goal in record of 241.78 mph at breaking punt return Shaquille O’Neal, tennis free for children 12 and designing exhibits and Bonneville Salt Flats in against Ole Miss in 1959, star Chanda Rubin and younger. selecting artifacts was to Utah in 1963. A self-taught Warren Morris’ game-win- nine other 2013 inductees. The Natchitoches prop- erty is the newest cultural attraction in the Louisiana • Award Winning Property MRS. JANE State Museum system, • Newly Renovated Healer & Adviser which was founded in 1906 • FREE Hot “On The House” Breakfast with a mission to collect, • FREE High Speed Internet Access Do you feel lost? Are preserve, interpret and pre- • FREE Local Calls you confused? Are sent the state’s rich history you missing some- and cultural and artistic • FREE H BO & Expanded Channels thing in your life? Call, • Pay-Per-View Movies & Video Games achievements. come or write to Mrs. The Louisiana State • In-Room Coffee Makers & Hair Dryers Jane. She will tell you • FREE In-Room Microwave Available your Past, Present, Museum system includes and Future. She will • FREEIn-Room Fridge Available historic properties in New remove BAD LUCK, Orleans—including the EXIT 138 of I-49 • Outdoor Pool & Fitness Center Reunite you with your Cabildo, Presbytere, Old www.hamptoninn.com/hi/natchitoches • Guest Elevator & Conference Room LOVED ONE, and help you with DRUG U.S. Mint, Madame John’s PROBLEMS... Legacy and 1850 House Call immediately! 1-800-HAMPTON Museum—as well as muse- 318-354-0010 (426-7866) 318-357-9217 ums in Baton Rouge, 4364 Hwy 3278 Natchitoches, LA 71457 Thibodaux and Patterson. APRIL 2016 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES Page 15

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Natchitoches is located right in the heart of sportsman’s paradise. The city participates in a wide range of sporting events from hunting to baseball. Kisatchie National Park offer sportsmen a place to camp and take in the great outdoors.

LOCAL SPORTS AREA FISHING Sibley Lake- Public Boat Ben Johnson Foundation Park – “Sudbury Park” Natchitoches Baseball and launching ramps are locat- Basketball Courts 201 Flora Softball Association Black Lake ed on Highway 504, Oak 616 MLK Drive Todd Memorial Park 1001 E 5th Street Saline Bayou Grove Community, and on 500 Royal Street 318-356-8392 Cane River Lake old Highway 1 at Sibley Breda Town Sibley Lake Lake Marina. 1320 Dixie Street Natchitoches Youth City Park Town South Park Soccer League BOAT LAUNCHES PARKS 300 Amulet Street 112 Hampton Drive visit Facebook for more Cane River Waterway Downtown Pocket Parks info Commission: City Pool Washington St. Boat Susan Harling Robinson 311 Amulet Street Ross Williams Park CAMPING Launch Memorial Park on the cor- 1401 Dean Street On Washington Street ner of Pine and Cypress. East Natchitoches GYMS Recreation Complex Red River Midway across from the UPS hub features an interpretive Basic Health Fitness Marina plaque commemorating 100 School Drive 120 South Williams Avenue 175 J. E. Jones Road Prudhomme’s Landing $ the life of Susan Harling Natchitoches, LA Located at Point Place Robinson. Garrett Spray Park Natchitoches, LA (318) 646-0097 Marina 616 MLK Drive (318) 238-2501 Jefferson Street Park Highland Park Kisatchie National Shell Beach Landing corner of Jefferson and Basic - Sibley Forest Located across the river Keyser Ave. 1117 Highland Park Drive 4278 University Parkway 229 Dogwood Park Road from Oakland Plantation Richard R. Manning Park - Provencal, LA Olive’s Garden “Next to Sears” “Manning Park” (318) 472-1840 Spillway Boat Launch Located at the Samuel Guy 318-238-3553 341 Shoreline Drive Located on Hwy. 484 House, 309 Pine Street http://www.basichealthand GOLF COURSES This garden is named after McCain Children’s Park fitness.com Natchitoches Country Club Red River Waterway Olive Long Cooper, who 1536 Salter Street 9 hole golf course Commission: taught Art at NSU. 955 Louisiana 3191 Natchitoches Boat Launch Natchitoches Health and Pierson and Mallet Natchitoches, LA Turn left onto Hampton Dr. Mildred H. Bailey Racquet Club Children’s Park (318) 352-5538 Rd. off 494 Gravel road Memorial Park 701 East Fifth Street 400 University Parkway dead ends at boat launch Located behind the head- Ste C Northwestern Hills Golf parking. quarters for the Raevon Waldrup Memorial Natchitoches, La Course Natchitoches Historic Park (318) 357-0936 18 hole regulation length Grand Ecore Boat Launch: Foundation 550 2nd St 130 University Drive course Leaving Natchitoches, trav- Pool & Tennis Courts avail- el eastbound on Hwy. 6. NSU Park Professor Frederick M. NSU WRAC able, call for more informa- Just prior to the Red River Located on the corner of Richardson Park – 322 Sam Sibley Drive tion. Grand Ecore bridge turn University Pkwy. and 2nd “Richardson Park” Natchitoches, LA 6604 Hwy 1 left at the Corps of St 1717 Lake Street Natchitoches, LA Engineers Welcome Center 318.357.5269 (318) 357-6300 onto Tauzin Island Rd. Other Parks H.J. Sudbury Recreational Page 16 HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES APRIL 2016

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