Discover the captivating history of Laura Plantation, a Louisiana Creole sugar plantation. Explore the lives of the family and enslaved individuals who shaped this iconic estate.
Discover the captivating history of Laura Plantation, a Louisiana Creole sugar plantation. Explore the lives of the family and enslaved individuals who shaped this iconic estate.
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Laura Plantation: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site - Take a guided tour offered daily in English and French.
Your tour includes the Maison Principale, gardens, and original 1840s slave cabins. Hear stories of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, free and enslaved.
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Laura Plantation: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site - Take a guided tour offered daily in English and French.
Your tour includes the Maison Principale, gardens, and original 1840s slave cabins. Hear stories of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, free and enslaved.
- Local guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Gratuities
● Listen to personal narratives from four generations of a Louisiana Creole family.
● Discover personal accounts of the enslaved individuals who lived their lives on Laura Plantation.
● Explore the 1805 “Maison Principale.”
● Visit the original 1840s slave cabins where the Louisiana tales of Compair Lapin were documented.
● Uncover the genuine story of…
● Listen to personal narratives from four generations of a Louisiana Creole family.
● Discover personal accounts of the enslaved individuals who lived their lives on Laura Plantation.
● Explore the 1805 “Maison Principale.”
● Visit the original 1840s slave cabins where the Louisiana tales of Compair Lapin were documented.
● Uncover the genuine story of the enslaved community on this Créole Plantation.
Experience intimate stories of four generations of both free and enslaved Creole family members who resided here. These stories, derived from handwritten memoirs and archival documents from the United States and France, offer true, personal insights into the lives of the women, children, and men who lived on this sugar plantation.
- Good walking shoes suggested
- A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
- Only the ground floor of the main house is ADA accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.