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The Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches
APHN SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Executive Director for Historic Preservation organization which manages a plantation and provides educational programs. Organizational Development and Fundraising skills required. For full Job Description click here.
Melrose Plantation, the Big House Managed by APHNThe Lemee House, Headquarters for APHN
“Celebrating America’s Treasures”The National Trust for Historic Preservation has declared May National Preservation Month and this year’s theme is “Celebrating America’s Treasures.” Throughout our nation’s communities there are significant places that have contributed to our American experience. To preserve these irreplaceable and tangible reminders of our roots in Natchitoches Parish, APHN and other preservation organizations need your support. Though the Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival, you empower APHN in its work to preserve Melrose Plantation and the Lemee House for the enjoyment of future generations. Go to the APHN website, http://www.aphnatchitoches.net/ to fill out the membership application form and join APHN in “Celebrating America’s Treasures”. These places matter and so do you.
Plan a Tour of the Melrose Historic Home and Out-Buildings of the Metoyer “Gens de Colour Libre”.
*See Miss Cammie Henry’s collection of hand woven pieces.
*Visit the Clementine Hunter Murals in the African House.
*Enjoy the lovely Fall and Christmas decorations.
*Shop in the Book Store Bindery for books and gift items.
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