Rusca House Bed and Breakfast

06/02/2026

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06/01/2026

Melrose Plantation is one of the most important cultural sites in Louisiana, yet many people outside Natchitoches have never heard of it. The property became famous for preserving Creole history and supporting artists like Clementine Hunter.

The grounds, historic buildings, and artistic legacy make Melrose completely different from other plantation sites across the South.

It's a place where Louisiana history, art, and culture all come together.

05/26/2026

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05/08/2026

05/07/2026

We're honored to be featured in an article by The Shreveport Times as Louisiana’s oldest general store! 🗞️

From our start in 1863 to serving the Natchitoches community today, it’s been an incredible 163-year journey.

Whether you’re coming in for a specific hardware fix, hunting for classic toys, or just want to hear the ring of our 1910 cash register, we’re so grateful to be your "home for everything" for over a century.

Thank you for being part of our history. Come by and see us on Front Street! 🧱❤️

Read the full story here: bit.ly/42UhtQc

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04/23/2026

This Louisiana Riverbank Feels Like a Little European Waterfront Tucked Away in the South 👇🏻

04/17/2026

Due to potential severe weather this weekend we will be rescheduling the Arts & Crafts Festival to a later date. We want to keep everyone safe and for things to go smoothly. We appreciate everyone’s support! Please stay tuned for our festival date announcement!

**Any tickets purchased online will be refunded**

04/05/2026

02/06/2026

If you're looking for a New Orleans vibe but want a small town feel, then this is the destination you need on your bucket list.

01/23/2026

Due to anticipated winter weather impacts in our area, Cane River Creole National Historical Park will be closed on Saturday, January 24, 2026, to include Oakland Plantation, Magnolia Plantation, and the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot.

The park will be closed until weather conditions improve. We will post updates to our page when the park reopens.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.