Natchitoches, the American War for Independence, and Your Ancestry

Join the Creole Heritage Center, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, and friends to learn about Natchitoches' and Louisiana Creoles' connections to the American Revolution - and local tools and resources available to trace your own ancerstry!

We begin with a special look at the recent Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt & PBS documentary The American Revolution. 

Next, the Center has invited representatives from NSU's Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches Genealogy and Historical Association, and Daughters of the American Revolution - Cane River Chapter to give brief presentations on resources they have for individuals interested in learning about their family history and projects on colonial Natchitoches history they have been working on. 

Last, attendees can speak more with the presenters and visit NSU's Williamson Museum and Creole Heritage Center. The Center also will have a scanning station set up where attendees can get free high-quality scans of documents or photographs made. 

This is a totally free event thanks to LPB, NSU's School of Social Sciences & Applied Programs, and the Natchitoches Visitors and Convention Bureau.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Parking is free and available in lots next to or across the street from Kyser Hall, all accessible via Sam Sibley Drive.