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Location
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the ranger-led house tours when available - they provide detailed historical information and stories about original artifacts that enhance the visit significantly
Visitor tip
Don't miss the historic General Store building and the scenic oak allées on the grounds, which are accessible even when the main house has limited hours
Best time
Visit on weekdays or arrive early to potentially have a quieter experience exploring the grounds, as some visitors report having the entire property to themselves
About Oakland Plantation
Plantation with over 60 buildings. Plantation museum in a picturesque setting with many preserved historic structures & outbuildings.
Quick Facts
- Type
- National Historical Park
- Location
- Natchitoches, Louisiana
- Main Sites
- Oakland Plantation, Magnolia Plantation, Texas and Pacific Railway Depot
- Programs
- Junior Ranger program available
What visitors say
Had a great time exploring. One of the Rangers took us through the house and shared lots of information. Many original artifacts.
Great staff soooo much history here .. check it out n explore the grounds
This is a national historical park. We loved walking around the grounds, looking at all the buildings. The Park Rangers were all friendly and helpful. We couldn't go inside the Big House since we came on a Wednesday. However, there was…
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Did You Know?
- Oakland Plantation features over 60 historic buildings and structures, making it one of the most comprehensively preserved plantation complexes with multiple distinct areas including the historic house, oak allée, bottle garden, and Magnolia Plantation with blacksmith shop
- The plantation hosts a special visitor program where a man who grew up on the plantation as the child of a sharecropper shares personal childhood stories and demonstrates wire toys he still handcrafts from his childhood
- Oakland Plantation is part of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, a designated national historical park recognizing its significance to Louisiana's cultural heritage
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