Choctaw Rite of Passage Basket: A Choctaw rite of passage basket from the Cane River Creole National Historical Park collection. This intricately woven basket, used in traditional ceremonial practices, reflects the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of the Choctaw people, who played a vital role in the history of the Cane River region.

Creole Origins: Crafting Creole Origins

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Natchitoches

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum

Join the Cane River National Heritage Area for Creole Origins: Crafting Creole Traditions, a special cultural program celebrating the artistry, foodways, and heritage of the Cane River region. Visitors can enjoy hands-on demonstrations, food samplings, and opportunities to meet local culture bearers and artisans who continue to preserve and share Creole traditions.

This program complements the Creole Origins exhibition currently on view at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, offering guests a deeper look at the history and living traditions that shape Creole identity.

This event is FREE and open to all ages.

Presented as part of the Cane River National Heritage Area’s ongoing mission to preserve, interpret, and promote the cultural and historical resources of the region.