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Our Funds at Work: Eastern National and Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Jul 12, 2017Park Story

With support from an Eastern National Competitive Grant of $10,000, Cane River Creole National Historical Park held the first-ever Cane River Find Your Park Festival on April 22, 2017. Over 350 participants enjoyed this inaugural celebration.

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