Cane River Creole: Astronomy Nightscapes at Magnolia Plantation

News Release Date:
October 4, 2024

Contact:Barbara Justice, 318-663-7299

Contact:JoAnn St Clair

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.

Come out and visit the park after dark on Friday, October 11, 2024! This FREE program will take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and is limited to twenty participants. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 318-352-0383 x316 or emailing [email protected]. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. A Junior Ranger program for children will start promptly at 6:00 pm. Kids will earn their Junior Ranger Night Explorer patch. This will be followed at 6:45 pm by a talk and star viewing with Dr. Chad Thibodeau of Northwestern State University.

Come experience your park after dark! Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Magnolia Plantation is located at 5549 Highway 119, Derry/Cloutierville, LA. The grounds of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nearly 70 original buildings remain, many open for self-guided tours including several that are historically furnished from Wednesday through Sunday. Park staff conducts tours of the plantation grounds daily Wednesday through Sunday. In addition, the park offers tours on the NPS App. The Oakland Main House is open for self-guided tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Magnolia Main House is privately owned and is not open to the public. For more information, please find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canerivercreoleNPS or call the park at 318-352-0383, ext. 316.

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