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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- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Step past the legends of the Southern United States and delve into the intricate and personal ties among four generations of a single Louisiana Creole family, some of whom were free, others enslaved at Laura: A Creole Plantation. This significant sugar plantation, located on the shores of the Mississippi River and only an hour’s distance from New Orleans, includes a 70-minute tour led by an informed guide. Your guide will relay the rich tapestry of Creole history as seen through the experiences of the family that held the ownership of Laura Plantation across many generations. As part of your tour, visit the main house, the property, and the slave quarters, and develop an understanding of the individuals who resided and worked here for hundreds of years.
- 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.