Dyes of the Colony

Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join park staff in a discussion on the documented dye colors produced or imported into the Natchitoches colony with examples of raw materials and select finished products.

Fiber Arts Series: Let’s Knit Together

Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join Interpretive Ranger Felicia as we explore beginner knitting techniques and stiches. Anyone who works with yearn and textiles are invited to join in and share your knowledge with the group. Participiants are encouraged to bring your favorite pattern or even one you are interested in creating! Please bring your own knitting needles and any […]

Lunchtime Talk: Maps as a Useful Tool

Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

People have used maps for centuries to find their place from one way to another. Today we have a nice app that allows us to get turn by turn directions, but beofre the cellphone these maps were drawn by hand. Luckily some of those paper maps have survived all this time and allow us to […]

Tools of the Trade: Leather Belt Pouch

Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

The leather belt pouch was a tool of everyday carry in the 18th century. Join park staff as they demonstrate how a simple version of these pouches were made.

Fiber Arts Series: Let’s Knit Together!

Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join Interpretive Ranger Felicia as we explore beginner knitting techniques and stiches. Anyone who works with yearn and textiles are invited to join in and share your knowledge with the group. Participiants are encouraged to bring your favorite pattern or even one you are interested in creating! Please bring your own knitting needles and any […]