Magnolia plantation quarters were once occupied by the enslaved; they were used in the 20th century by sharecroppers.
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact Creole cotton plantations in the United States.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park will host Cane River Fall Festivities throughout the month of October. Magnolia Plantation, located far from the light pollution of civilization, is the ultimate place to learn about and enjoy the splendor of the night sky.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park will host two days of family and youth activities this month! Join us on September 21 for our family field day and on September 28 for a youth fishing clinic.
In an effort to ensure the safety and protection of the public, park staff, resources, and facilities, Cane River Creole National Historical Park will close at noon on Tuesday, September 10 based on the impending threat of Tropical Storm Francine. The closure is expected to last until the storm safely passes.