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MELROSEMELROSEARTS & CRAFTS SHOWJUNE 11th & 12th
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
APHN presents the 37th Annual
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Here’s what in storefor you........
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Melrose Plantation,with her distinc-tive heritage andimpact onLouisiana art and
culture, will welcome thousands ofartists, craftsmen and visitors to hergrounds this weekend for theAnnual Melrose Arts and CraftsFestival.
This is the 37th consecutive yearfor one of the South’s premier artsand crafts events to be staged atMelrose. Sponsored by theAssociation for the Preservation ofHistoric Natchitoches (APHN), thetwo-day experience, features over100 exhibitors from Texas,Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas,Georgia and Louisiana. While sev-eral in that number have been to all37 events at Melrose, there are 30first time exhibitors.
One of the first time artists this
year is Jeanne Rorex Bridges. She isan Oklahoma Native AmericanArtist. Her works carry an identifi-able style inmedia andc o m p o s i -tion. Herp a i n t i n gstyle isnoted for itsbold, clearunambiguous simplicity that cap-tures quiet yet stoic emotions.
Her “Sister Series” is one of herproudest creations. It is a series ofpaintings reflecting relationshipsbetween Native and AfricanAmerican women, working togeth-er, facing the same future and shar-ing the same family and the samepast.
Karen Burns Morrow of Boycewill be on hand with paintings andsculptures of Santa Clause. Owner
of Gallery of Dreams, she paintsreligious at, murals, portraits ofpeople, animals and mermaids to
mention afew.
Faye Lee,of VenueB l u e sHideawayi n
Mooringsport, will be on hand witha selection of oil paintings, salvageart and jewelry.
Let’s not forget the local favorites.Cheryl Ganforte of Off the WallDesigns, with her jewelry, mosaicsand paintings; Russell Sission andhis pies; Margaret Pennington andher folk art, etched glass, and origa-mi; Judy Allen with her jewelry andseat belt covers or Audrea Womackof Honey River Bee Farm inNatchez.
There is a fee to attend theMelrose Arts and Crafts Festival.The fee is $5 for adults amd $3 forchildren under 12 years of age.
Tours of the National HistoricLandmark’s Main House andAfrican House are also available.The original colonial residence,Yucca House, was constructed in1796. The Big House was the resi-dence of Cammie Henry, whoopened her home for artists andwriters.
All proceeds from the tours andfestival entrance go towards pre-serving this historic French CreolePlantation. The Association forPreservation of HistoricNatchitoches owns the plantationalong with the Lemee House inNatchitoches.
The festival is open on Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and againon Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Thirty first timers
to have exhibits
Welcome to the 37th Annual
Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival
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Stop by on your way to the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend!
“Your Hunting & Fishing Supply Headquarters”
2011 Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival List of ExhibitorsAllen, Judy
Natchitoches Beads1730 Texas St.
Natchitoches, LA [email protected]
318-527-2462 or 318-527-2464
jewelry; seat belt covers
Alexander, CandiceAlexander Art Studio809 Kirby St. Ste. 339
Lake Charles, LA 70601Candace@alexanderartstu-
dio.com337-370-9192
fleur de lis
Armbruster, JamieGenesis Photography
268 Corley Rd.Anacoco, LA 71403
337-378-3142 or 337-378-3142
photography; hairbows
Aucoin, JeffNature's Art
1023 Belle River RdBelle River, LA, 70339
985-252-9436cypress carvings of birds,
fish
Baggett, SteveOakdale, LA318-215-1915
wood signs
Bagley, SheilaSheila B Creations
16411 A Pinehurst StFt. Polk, LA [email protected] or
337-423-1160jewelry; headbands; taggies
Baltas, AliaAll's Fine Art
12232 Industriplex BlvdBaton Rouge, LA, [email protected]
225-205-4110oil paintings
Barres, RobertAmazing Plant Stand
317 ArapahoSherman, TX 75092
plant stands; pepper grills
Bartlett, AmandaClassy Glass
337 Vigor Mires RdDeRidder, LA 70634
337-460-1087 or337-375-4532
glass mosaic & stained glass
Basco, Jeanie310 Lawrence Blvd.Pineville, LA 71360
[email protected] or 318-448-
0375folk art; painted signs
Beck, AndreaTAB Typewriter Key
Jewelry9406 Bill Lane
Orange, TX 77632www.tabtypewriterkeyjew-
elry.com409-745-0907 or
409-893-8482typewriter key jewelry
Benoit, MartinLouisiana Ink Art
P.O. Box 792Covington, LA 70434
original ink drawings& prints
Blackwell, NeeceeCrooked Tree
213 Woodard-Walker RdGibsland, LA 71028
face painting & henna tat-toos
Blythe, JeniferRoyal Posh
420 Rimstone Dr.Haughton, LA 71037
318-210-7151swimsuit cover ups; gloves
Boudreaux, LarryBoudreaux Cajun General
Store11033 Suncrest Ave
City of Central, LA [email protected]
225-261-7808
cajun food & dip mixes
Bridges, Jeanne RorexRorex Bridges Studio
5905 West 103 St SouthOktaha, OK 74450
918-680-2726native American art
Brooks, PhyllisDivine Icy Wine
532 Spring Valley RdJoshua, TX 76058
[email protected] wine slushie
Burns, PattyDirty Pearls
1805 Swan St.Longview, TX [email protected]
903-759-8562 or903-746-0261
jewelry from antiques;lamps
Celino Sam & Barbara3730 Rue Denise
New Orleans, LA 70131504-393-1724 or
504-495-4841air plants on driftwood
Chaark, StevenUncle Willie's Seasoning
3409 Jacks DriveAlexandria, LA 71301
seasonings & BBQ sauce
Clark, PatriciaPnP Clark Therapeutic
Jewelry2176 Hwy. 584 W
Come and Be a Part of the
Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival This Weekend !
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Fri. - Sat. 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday Buffet 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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We hope to see you at the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival This Weekend!
Come for the Crafts And Stay for the
History!
You’ll Have a Great Time!
June 11th & 12th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Osyka, MS [email protected]
601-542-3595 or601-435-9000
magnetic jewelry
Cobb, DonDon Cobb Art
6782 Springvalley DrShreveport, LA [email protected]
318-929-7978 or 318-929-7978
acrylic wrap paintings
Becky ReevesColdiron Works2565 Rock Rd.
Sicily Island, LA [email protected]
318-729-4514 metal sculptures
ComunaleKathy & Melissa
Bella Blue13328 Country Oak Dr.
Willis, TX [email protected]
936-890-9491 or713-705-0341
fleur des lis; crosses; kidsbooks
Copeland, Robert & ReneaCopeland's Ice Cream
6835 Browder DrTheodore, AL 365852
251-605-6114 or251-656-7700
homemade ice cream &floats
Cormier, ArthurSpare Time Crafts
202 Leland StSulphur, LA 70663
[email protected] wooden toys
Couch, RV150 Couch LaneTrout, LA 71371
318-481-1061handmade musical
instruments
Dauzat, RayCypress Shack
566 Roy StMarksville, LA 71351
318-305-4566cypress swings; gliders; etc
Desadier, PamelaLollipop Kids
440 Byrd Lee RdCastor, LA 71016
318-544-7630 or 318-245-8529
ceiling tiles; tutus; hats
2011 Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival List of Exhibitors
Original Mixed Media “Hope” by Faye Lee
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Everitt, Arlyne1401 Erin St #118Monroe, LA 71201
jewelry
Fluitt, MickeyMickle's Pickles420 Glenwood St
Picayune, MS [email protected]
601-798-0705pickles
Gianforte, CherylOff the Wall Designs
392 Mr. Ed LaneNatchitoches, LA [email protected]
318-352-6068jewelry; mosaics; paintings
Gillespie, BeverlyBevvy's Gourmet
3728 Front St.
Winnsboro, LA [email protected]
318-801-4600dip mixes; wooden signs
Glorioso, LucretiaTiny House Art
3833 Old Marksville HwyPineville, LA 71360
[email protected]?5070 or
318-445-4556folk art painted on wood
Guillot, Alison55 Robinson Briddge,Lecompte, LA 71346. Baby/children’s items.
Guy, JoyceSpare Time Fun25310 Hwy 77
Plaquemine, LA [email protected]
225-659-7261 or225-776-1290
plant stands; yard art
Gwin, LeeSpirits Food Truck
318-542-5911food vendor
Haliburton, JackieJackie's Folk Art
19422 Savannah Creek LnKaty, TX 77449
primitive folk art
Hamzy, Tuggy & BillWHH Ranch Co.
P.O. Box 311Shepherd, TX 77371
713-302-8231salsa; pickles; relish; chili;
jelly
Hill, Cissie
Sportsman's Connection220 Magnolia Dr
Burkeville, TX [email protected]
409-565-4533 or713- 249-2488
fish benches; lamps;
Hobbs, CarolinePainted Oyster
236 Woodlawn Ave.Decatur, GA 30030
601-259-4215women's clothing from
men's
Hoffman, Cheryl422 Waterside Drive
Irving, TX [email protected]
214-405-7258 or972-556-2970
jewelry, geodes, gem trees
Hunt, SandySandy’s Special Touch
13560 N. Wintzell Ave.,Bayour La
Batre, AL [email protected]
251-824-1651 or251-375-4847
Children’s embroideredclothes
Jackson, Don & LeeBuck Run Pottery
161 Little River 51NForeman, AR 71836
www.buckrunpottery.compottery
Kessler, JudeSoutherland On the Rock
Books203 Ontario
Shreveport, LA 71106214-771-0564 or
334-333-5854books & photos
Lancon, Grace708 Beverly St
New Iberia, LA 70560337-367-5066 or
337-380-0369
mosaic art, tiled crosses
Landry, Jeff & LibbyLandry Vineyards
5699 New Natchitoches RdWest Monroe, LA 71292landryvineyards@bell-
south.net318-397-8362 or
318-557-9050wine & Jelly
Lee, FayeVenus Blues Hideaway8357 Crouch Dam Rd
Mooringsport, LA [email protected]
318-996-6885 or318-464-5576
oil paintings, salvage art;jewel
Lennear, Alma J.Alma's Art Studio
608 Woods St.Minden, LA 71055
318-371-0811oil & acrylic paintings
Lindner, Sheila39 S Thurman
Haughton, LA 71037318-469-3504
tea cups
Linzay, CindyCindy's
201 A Hare RoadMonroe, LA [email protected] or
680-9430monogrammed bags, etc
Long, Diane1214 Whitehall Dr
Bossier City, LA 71112pastel painting
Lyddy, Brenda340 Marthaville RdMany, LA 71449
318-315-3811candied jalapeno peppers
Margraves, Carol
This Weekend! This Weekend! This Weekend! June 11th - 12th June 11th - 12th June 11th - 12th
Come and Come and Come and Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy
a Day at the a Day at the a Day at the Come and Join
The Fun! NATCHITOCHES - Downtown
814 Washington St. (318) 352-3060
NATCHITOCHES 952 Keyser Ave. (318) 352-2056
MONTGOMERY 1000 Caddo St. (318) 646-3386
CANE RIVER 14258 Hwy 1
(318) 379-1900
Melrose Melrose Melrose Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts
Festival Festival Festival
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Festival Vendor Map
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760 FRONT STREET Natchitoches, LA Ph: 318- 354-0404 Fx: 318- 354-0405
www.BoltonRealty.com
AGENT ALWAYS ON CALL!
We Hope You Attend the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival
This Weekend!
Picture Perfect105 Alberta Ave.
Henderson, TX [email protected]
903-646-3360 or903-646-3360
crosses framed & layered
Marks, Mike & DawnOriginal Cypress
2366 McClendon RdMagnolia, MS 39652
601-542-4084 or601-551-5467
metalwork; handpaintedcypress
McArthur, JimJayMac Tropicals
753 Hwy 497Glenmora, LA 71433
318-729-8992bromeliads
McGuire, AngelAngels Zipper Foot
8639 Harry DriveYoungsville, LA 70592
337-893-5008337-552-7390
hair bows; holders; dresses
Meres, WilmaEnchanting Aromas72279 Bunny Lane
Covington, LA [email protected]
985-892-1975 or 985-789-2291
candles
Miller, BrianBrian Miller Photography
9323 Tasmania AveBaton Rouge, LA [email protected]
225-936-6730photog. On canvas & prints
Moore, Chris501 Kennington Rd.Coushatta, LA 71019
318-932-6872 or318-422-1578
Montgomery, TracyP.O. Box 14481,
Alexandria, LA 71360Children’s accessories
Morgan, Linda10325 Greenridge Rd.
Conroe, TX 77303936-445-1647 or
936-537-3850leather; wooden pens;
candy
Morrow, KarenGallery of Dreams293 Leavines Rd.Boyce, LA 71409
318-542-6821paintings; santas;
cypress knee
Murphy & HarwoodKevin & Daryl
Creative IntentionsPO Box 1034
Arnaudville, LA [email protected]
337-662-3491vases; ikebanna;tea lights
Musacchia, KeriGabby's Creative Gifts
50467 Abene RdTickfaw, LA 70466
985-969-5068jewelry; crystal designs,
shirts
Myers, TommyBirds of Pray
122 Rue des AmisEunice, LA 70535
337-457-3993bird houses
Nelson, DonnaDonna's Flights of Fancy
16147 Pipers View DrWebster, TX 77598
281-488-6048
NEW HOURS! Tues. - Sat. 11-9
NEW MENU ITEMS & OLD FAVORITES!
Melrose Curators Dan Van and Sue Davidson
List of Exhibitors
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Fruits & Vegetables, Plants, Herbs, Eggs, Breads, Jams & Jellies Fruits & Vegetables, Plants, Herbs, Eggs, Breads, Jams & Jellies Handcrafted Woodwork, Art & Jewelry Handcrafted Woodwork, Art & Jewelry
Educational Programming & Special Events Educational Programming & Special Events
The Cane River Green Market is funded, in part, by The Rapides Foundation. The Cane River Green Market is funded, in part, by The Rapides Foundation.
Cane River Green Market Cane River Green Market Every Saturday through July 30th Every Saturday through July 30th
8 a.m. to Noon - Downtown Riverbank 8 a.m. to Noon - Downtown Riverbank For More Info: Call 318-352-2746 For More Info: Call 318-352-2746 www.canerivergreenmarket.com www.canerivergreenmarket.com
Buy Fresh, Buy Fresh, Buy Local Buy Local
wire wrap jewelry
Neubig, HenryLA Mud Painting16950 Strain Rd
Baton Rouge, LA [email protected]
225-275-5126 or 225-337-5126
art painted with LA mud
Patterson, DerekDerek Patterson Art14320 Waterson St
Port Vincent, LA [email protected]
225-715-0266 or25-715-022-66
artist
Pennington, Margaret118 Touline
Natchitoches, LA [email protected]
318-228-7730folk art; etched glass;
origami
Perrodin, ScottPapa Scott's Cajun Product
138 Lester St.Ville Platte, LA 70586
337-224-4084cajun seasonings; gift
baskets
Price, Marilyn295 Rosalne Raod,
Alexandria, LA 71302318-542-8283
salsa, with tomatoes
Prince, DavidCrystal Clear Signs
PO Box 166Ridgeland, MS 39158crystalclearsigns@hot-
mail.com601-331-1342
address signs & mail boxes
2011 Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival List of Exhibitors
Original art and photography will be at numerous booths
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Guillet Realty 318-352-2777
507 2nd Street • Natchitoches, LA
“We Hope to See You at the “We Hope to See You at the Melrose Arts & Crafts Melrose Arts & Crafts
Festival this Weekend!” Festival this Weekend!”
Randall, CliffBlack River Antiques
5563 Hwy 129Monterey, LA 71354
info@blackriverantiques318-386-5358 or
318-719-0560jewelry madefrom antiques
Richards, BeverlyBR Marketing
211 Fairbanks DrMonroe, LA 71203
318-348-6656sea salt scrub
Rogers, SkipKaren's
305 MainGurdon, AR 71743
karenscandykitchen@sbc-global
870-353-2428 or870-403-8842
kettle corn; fruit shake-up
Rutherford, Jimmy & SaraJ & S Designs1023 Trice St.
Shannon, MS [email protected]
662-767-8705 or 662-213-2253
bottle trees; jewelry; yard art
Sisson, RussellMr. Russell Pies
4314 Old River RdNatchitoches, LA 71457
379-0501 or729-2547
foodSmith, Kathy
Garden Delights318- 251-9994 or 318-235-
6037yard art
Smith, Rita & RodgerOle Homestead Jelly
466 Kenneth Barton Rd.Gilbert, LA 71336
318-435-3325jelly & pepper jelly
Smith, Sheila & BobbyDenham Springs, LA
215-213-1675
Sonnier, JennyHandmade Wood Crafts
124 John Ave.Port Barre, LA 70577
bird houses, frames, tins
Spann, LeisaJust a Touch of Heaven
2637 Roundhill Rd.Oak Grove, LA [email protected]
318-428-4191 or318-366-8422
jewelry; poetry; t-shirtsStarr, Shirley
Gem Star1103 Drava Lane
Houston, TX [email protected]
832-746-6422jewelry
Tarver, PhoebeClay Art by Phoebe
PO Box 179Ball, LA [email protected]
pendants; tiles; ceramicbeads
Tidwell, Don & PeggyPainted Creations1092 Tidwell Dr
Summit, MS [email protected]
601-276-7356 or 601-810-3019
children's decor
Tumulty, LetySilver Dream
8004 Willow StNew Orleans, LA 70118
[email protected] jewelry
White, AnnetteWhite House Slates904 Desotoville Ave
Butler, AL [email protected] or 251-367-
2779painted slates & poles
Wilson, WendellWendell Wilson Art
11718 Hwy 4Chatham, LA 71226wendell@wendell-
wilsonart.com318-918-8881
original folk art & prints
Windham, SteveWindham's Woodworks
375 Guide RdBrandon, MS 39042
steve@windhamswood-works
601-854-5579 or 601-862-8615
woodturned art; spoons
Winegeart, PatSculpture; witch; elf;
mermaid
Womack, AudreaHoney River Bee Farm
388 Hwy 484Natchez, LA 71456
318-332-1125honey & bee products
318.357.0054 810 KEYSER AVE.
NATCHITOCHES, LA Fax: 318.357.0063
318.256.0093 575 MAIN STREET
MANY, LA Fax: 318.256.0096
May field OFFICE SUPPLY
We sell Clock Works! Sale on Vintage and Antique Furniture!
See You at the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival this Weekend!
Over 100 venders showing their wares
List of Exhibitors
Fall PilgrimageTour of Homes
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
October 7-8 & 9
Friday, October 7Candlelight Tour 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 8Town Tour-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plantation Tour- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, October 9
Plantation Tour- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For Tickets call 1-800-259-1714 or online at
www.aphnatchitoches.net
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Yucca Plantation,now known asMelrose, is a 200-
year old cotton and pecanplanta t ionlocated onthe banks ofCane RiverLake.
The storyof romanticM e l r o s ePlantat ionbegins withthe legendof MarieT h e r e s eC o i n c o i n ,who wasborn, in1742, aslave in thehouseholdof LouisJuche reaude St. Denis,the first commandant of thepost at Natchitoches.
Marie Therese became thematriarch of a family offourteen children-four blackand ten of Franco-Africanblood—and the founder of aunique colony of people.Along with several otherchildren, she was sold toThomas Pierre Metoyer,who later freed her andeventually all her Metoyerchildren.
Between 1794 and 1803,she and her sons received anumber of land grants; thelands forming MelrosePlantation being recorded inthe name of her son LouisDescendants of theMetoyers live along theriver today, a people proudof their heritage and culture.
Louis Metoyer originallyacquired the land in 1795.Metoyer was the second sonof Jean Baptiste Metoyer, aFrench planter, and MarieThérèse Coincoin anAfrican slave owned byMetoyer and later freed by
him. He and his descendentsbuilt and managed a planta-tion here until 1847, when itwas sold to the Hertzogs,
the family that ownedMagnolia Plantation. JosephHenry later acquired theland and moved his familyonto it in 1898.
He died the next year andthe property was passed onto his son, John HamptonHenry, and his daughter-in-law, Cammie Garrett Henry.
Miss Cammie, as she wasknown, was a college-edu-cated woman who was fondof culture and society. Shestarted an art colony at theplantation that became oneof the most popular in theSouth, entertaining suchfamous names as WilliamFaulkner, Lyle Saxon andWilliam Spratling.
During the Henry era,famed “self-taught" artistClementine Hunter also gother start at Melrose, whereshe worked as a cook andpainted in her spare time.Hunter, one of the south’smost primitive artists, beganpainting the people, life, andscenes of Cane River.
She was in her 50s whenshe began painting and con-tinued until a few monthsbefore her death in 1988.
Clementine is Louisiana’smost famous folk artist, andher paintings are on displayat the plantation.
She became the firstAfrican American to have asolo exhibit at the NewOrleans Museum of Art.Her work depicts daily lifein the rural South prior to
the mechanization of agri-culture.
The oldest of the buildingson what is known, as
M e l r o s ePlantation isYucca House,built between1796 and 1814.
This FrenchCreole cottageserved as thefirst big housefor the planta-tion. The secondbuilding is theAfrican House,c o n s t r u c t e ds o m e t i m ebetween 1800and 1830. Manyhave speculatedthat it was builtto resemble tra-ditional African
homes, althoughothers claim its
inspiration comes fromFrench barnsThe Yucca House remained
the large structure on theplantation until 1833 whenthe main house, known asMelrose, was built.
This bousillage (a mixtureof mud, Spanish moss anddeer hair) building has been
remodeled numerous timesand has several additions,including two distinctivehexagonal towers, known asgarçoniéres, flanking thefront gallery.In 1971, the plantation was
donated to the Associationfor the Preservation ofHistoric Natchitoches(APHN).
The organization has con-ducted numerous repairsand restorations through theyears. APHN still maintainsthe plantation and givestours of the grounds daily.
The Association for thePreservation of HistoricNatchitoches has undertak-en the careful restoration ofthe eight structures compos-ing the Melrose complex. In1971, in the interest ofmaintaining Melrose as amonument to Louisiana his-tory,
Southdown LandCompany, which hadacquired the plantation.conveyed the six-acre siteand complex of buildings tothe Association.
In 1974, the Cane Riverplantation was declared aNational HistoricLandmark.
TThhee ssttoorryy ooff rroommaannttiicc MMeellrroossee PPllaannttaattiioonn
Ghana House
Yucca House
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Thanks for your support of the 37th Annual Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival.
We hope you enjoyed the event and had an opportunity to tour our facilites. We’d like to invite you back to our community for the numerous
events held throughout the year. Our annual Fall Tour of Homes will be held on
October 7th, 8th & 9th, 2011
If you’d like to join us in our efforts to preserve our many historical structures and facilities, we’d love to have you join us at the Association
for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches (APHN).
For more information contact us through our current president: Martha Maynard
APHN P.O. Box 2248
Natchitoches, LA 71457
