Discover the History: Melrose On The Cane Signage Gallery

Welcome to our Melrose On The Cane Signage Gallery, where you can explore captivating glimpses into the rich heritage of our property. The photos displayed below can be found on the informational signage throughout the grounds. The photos offer fascinating insights into the history and significance of Melrose. Each image provides a window into the stories, people, and events that have shaped this cherished location over the years.

Allow these photos to transport you back in time. Whether you're a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the origins of this beautiful property, this collection offers a unique opportunity to delve into the captivating past of Melrose On The Cane.

Please enjoy this virtual showcase of our informative signage and take a moment to appreciate the cultural significance and heritage that make Melrose On The Cane a truly special place.

APHN Interpretive Committee:

Byrd, Kathleen M. , Ph.D.  APHN (anthropologist)   

   (Northwestern State University Dept. of Social Sciences, retired Dept. head )

Parrish, Vicki P., Ph.D,  APHN President. (historian and script writer)

   (Northwestern State University, retired Professor of Theatre)

Jones, Gail Metoyer. APHN First Vice President (consultant)

  (Member of the St. Augustine Historical Society, and Interim Director of the Cane River Creole Center, Northwestern State University.)


Baker, Donna. (archivist) Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library, Northwestern State University. 


Cane River Creole National Heritage Area:  Magnolia Plantation history


APHN files and collections:

Melrose Collection: Cammie Garrrett Henry Research Center, Northwestern State University

Photographs:  Melrose Collection: Cammie G. Henry letters and folders: Watson Library, Northwestern State University. Natchitoches, La.

Books:

Becker, Patricia Austin. Cane River Bohemia: Cammie Henry and Her Circle at Melrose Plantation

Mills, Gary B. The Forgotten People: Cane River’s Creoles of Color. Rev. ed. by Elizabeth Shown Mills. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 2013.

Pictures and Photographs:

Melrose Big House sketches: Bill Stanton, Historian and retired Melrose gardener, maintenance manager, and grounds landscaper.

  • Photographs: Marion Post Wolcott; Library of Congress (Prints and Photographs Division)  J
    1940 June. | 131 photographic prints. | Wolcott, Marion Post, 1910-1990
    LOT 1712 (M) [P&P]

  • Photographs: State Library of Louisiana (www.louisianadigitallibrary.org)