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Plantation homes in louisiana tours. These homes were the domestic centers of massive indigo and sugar cane plantations. Becnel, a grandson of some of the first german immigrants in the area, built a small cottage near edgard that would one day be known as evergreen plantation.it is one of only eight major greek revival plantation homes on river road and contains one of the most complete intact collections of slave cabins in the nation. Over a dozen of the plantation homes are open to the public for tours, and all are different so it can be difficult to decide which to visit. A creole plantation (1805), step beyond the myths of the american south and walk in the footsteps of 4 generations of one louisiana creole family, both free and enslaved.

Allow 6 1/2 hours to drive & tour when coming from new orleans. Seen here is a vintage matchbook cover of elmwood plantation, located in jefferson parish at 5400 river road. From natchitoches's melrose plantation to lafayette's alexandre mouton house, these homes have been an integral part of louisiana, some from the periods of french and spanish rule. There are three plantation sites open for tours including oakland plantation, melrose plantation and magnolia plantation complex.

{read reviews & book st. Image by ludovic bertron via flickr. Destrehan plantation 13034 river road destrehan, louisiana 70047. Oak alley plantation in vacherie, la, and the myrtles plantation in st.

We had the privilege of dining there in its time as a fine restaurant, circa 1972. Top plantation tours near baton rouge. Although many of the other plantations in the area touch upon the issue of slavery and the history that allowed such fabulous wealth into the south, few go into as much detail as the whitney plantation. It’s the the house that sugar built and had the last operational sugar mill which closed in 1979.

The kate chopin home in cloutierville burned in september 2008. This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the u.s. In addition to the natural flats, creeks draining to the river created some expanses of. The large plantation homes were built near rivers because the rivers were an economical method to transport their goods to market.

Old river road plantation adventure will provide shuttle from downtown new orleans hotels. Rosedown plantation is located in the west feliciana parish community of st. For anyone with an interest in learning more about slavery in louisiana during the 19th century, a visit to the whitney plantation is a must. Tours of oak alley plantation & laura:

Visitors and locals alike tour these elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions experiencing what life was like at these domestic centers of massive cotton, sugar cane and rice plantations. More importantly, they have rich stories to tell because they played significant roles in our nation’s history. Joseph plantation tours online} 6. Choose from one of our exclusive tours above to get the most of our plantation.

Tours must be scheduled in advance. State of louisiana that are national historic landmarks, listed on the national register of historic places, listed on a heritage register; Today, these homes are available for tours, exploration and special events this mix of history, remembrance and celebrations make visits to louisiana’s unique plantation homes a very fascinating way to spend an afternoon. The historic presence of the river created deep soil deposits to form uplands that became, in the days of the cotton boom, extremely productive and valuable.

The homes that are closest to lafayette (approximately one hour) are: Natchitoches parish was once the center of creole culture in louisiana, boasting plantation homes along cane river. Joseph plantation delve into not only the history of the home and property, but also south louisiana’s sugarcane industry. Louisiana's river road parallels the east and west banks of the mississippi river for about 70 miles (about 100 miles of actual road) through the louisiana parishes of st.

Louisiana's plantations offer a well preserved glimpse into an antebellum past. Explore louisiana’s unique history and ecology on this combo day tour from new orleans. Francisville, la, are two of louisiana’s most haunted plantation homes. The larger plantations were, of course, near the larger rivers.

Butler carefully describes each structure's architectural uniqueness and relates the home's significance. Or are otherwise significant for their history, their association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. Experience the state's deep and colorful history told through the area's historical architecture and rich countryside. Tours start at 11:30 a.m and is a 6 hr round trip tour.

Plantation tours come in all shapes and sizes, each with a different story to tell. Francisville along one of the most historic corridors in south louisiana. Plantation tours in the cane river national heritage area represent the. Also see double plantation tours or double plantation and swamp combo tours.

Pictured above is the stunningly beautiful nottoway plantation, one of the top plantations to tour near baton rouge. The mansion hosts seasonal events like christmas tours and halloween events complete with ghost stories. The main house of magnolia plantation is private and is no longer open for tours. Guests can enjoy a tour of this historic site with a member of the family as they guide you through the mansion and surrounding areas.

A sugarcane plantation built in 1805, 12 standing buildings on the national register. The ravages of time, disrepair and fire have ended many historic plantation homes in louisiana. You could visit either plantation on their own with gray line tours, which also offers the option to visit the whitney plantation, which opened in 2014 and is the only plantation museum in louisiana to focus on slavery. Highlights drive yourself to the plantation and join our next available guided walking tour.

The evergreen plantation takes the interpretation of the site very seriously, basing the tours on 500 pages of documentation from a public archeology project funded by the louisiana endowment for the humanities. While we continue to feature destinations that. Originally built in 1822, it burned in 1978. Ongoing research in oral history and cultural backgrounds of the area also play a large role in the information presented via.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life. Join old river road plantation adventure for an amazing plantation tour near new orleans, louisiana. If experiencing the storied history and architectural beauty of a southern. Because of this, most of the larger homes are near the mississippi river.

Houmas house plantation an 1840 greek revival mansion, surrounded by colorful and romantic gardens.

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