It is harvest time in north Caddo Parish.
Machines are moving down white cotton rows as far as the eye can see.
The annual Heritage & Harvest Tour gives guests a chance to interact with the harvest visibly from afar, but also it's a sight to see.
On Sept. 23, visitors will be welcomed into three vintage plantation homes, including one still owned and lived in by a third generation north Caddo planter.
There is a lot to do on the tour, including a chance to eat at the popular Main Street Restaurant, Gilliam, where planters are likely to eat lunch on many days.
Simply put: "We invite you to spend a day in the country," said an organizer Karen Logan, wife of planter Danny Logan.
The home tour takes you to: Lynn Plantation Home, John B. Adger Home, Northrose Plantation Home:
13116 Adger Road, Gilliam.
John B. and Mildred C. Adger built the house designed by Shreveport Architect Edward F. Neild, in 1917. Planter Dan P. Logan and wife Ethel Logan bought it in 1949. Since 1999, the Colonial Revival style house has been the home of the Logan's grandson, Planter Stephen Logan and wife Jann and their children Taylor and Emily. It is surrounded by cotton fields and part of Logan Farms.
Respecting the historical significance of the house, the Stephen Logans tried not to make radical changes to it. What they did to make it comfortable for the 21st century residents:
As you tour, don't miss:
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Lynn Plantation home
11580 Highway 3049, between Belcher and Gilliam.
Built by the late Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Lynn in 1928, it is now owned by Shreveport nurse Steven Campbell who purchased it in 2016. A previous Belcher resident, he had moved to Shreveport, but, felt living in the country was "magical." His twin daughters Hannah Claire and Kaylan Olivia share the home with him.
What he is doing to make it his: "I am sticking to the original feel of the house, but remodeling it for cosmetic looks, changing and make it functional for today," Campbell said.
As your tour, don't miss:
8265 Corn Husker Road - off Highway 3059, Dixie.
House dates back to 1886 and was probably built by Isaac "Ike" Martin, according to the tour brochure. It was moved from Rocky Mount to Dixie in 1903 by mules and wagons. Destroyed by fire in 1925, it was rebuilt on the original foundation. The house was vacant for almost 50 years and purchased and renovated in 1992 by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Harmon. It is now for sale.
Up and down the two roads
Belcher
Gilliam
Hosston.
Big Mama's Antiques and Restorations.
Mira.
Designs by Carol Quilt Shop where hand-made quilts are for sale.
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What: Heritage & Harvest Tour.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23, north of Shreveport on Highway 3049 and U.S. Highway 71.
Presented by: Red River Crossroads Historical & Cultural Association.
Home tour admission: $10, available at Belcher Presbyterian Church, Red River Crossroads Museum, Gilliam, and homes on the tour, the day of the tour.
Information: (318) 296-4303.
Where to grab a bite to eat: