Laura Plantation
Step beyond the myths of the American South to experience true-life, first-hand compelling accounts of four generations of Créole women, children, and slaves. Experienced guides transport you into the complex, vanishing world of Créole Louisiana at Laura Plantation, a 200 + year-old sugar habitation. A new, permanent exhibit honors the men, women, and children who were enslaved here, including detailed biographies of former slaves who fought for the freedom in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Whitney Plantation- A Journey Through American History
Located on a preserved 18th-century sugar, indigo, and rice plantation, Whitney Plantation features powerful memorials and over a dozen historic buildings— many listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Whitney Plantation Historic District. Spend time exploring the grounds with an award-winning audio feature that brings to life the stories of those who were enslaved here.
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