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Explore 1 of 3 plantations Laura, Oak Alley, or Whitney Plantation. Gain a unique perspective on the lives of the owners and enslaved people who lived there.

Highlights

• Enjoy the best history tour in the United States at the Laura Creole Plantation
• Take stunning photographs at Oak Alley
• Learn about the lives of slaves at the Whitney Plantation
• Visit either the Oak Alley, Laura or Whitney Plantations
• Learn about the story of slavery in Louisiana as you go

Description

Choose to visit the Laura Creole Plantation and see The Maison Principale (Big House), The French Jardin, The Plantation Kitchen Garden, The Banana Grove, and the original 1840s Slave Cabins where The Legendary Tales of Compair Lapin (known in English as Br’er Rabbit) were first recorded. Take a moment to browse through the local arts, crafts, and souvenirs in the historic gift shop. Visit the new museum exhibit and discover the daily lives of both free and enslaved people on the sugar plantation. Take the option to explore the Oak Alley Antebellum Plantation, named after the avenue of 28 giant oaks that leads up to the house. Step inside to gracious interiors that echo the romance of another era, where gleaming hardwood floors and shimmering chandeliers reflect both streams of sunlight and the venerable history of this magnificent home. Discover the story of those who were enslaved on this sugar plantation from approximately 1835 to the end of the Civil War. See The Confederate Commanding Officer’s Tent exhibit and The Sugar Cane Theater, which tells the story of sugar's impact on the people of Oak Alley, through video and exhibit. Or take the opportunity to explore the Whitney Museum Plantation, a site of memory, with the focus on the lives of the slaves and their legacies. Experience the world of a 1830s sugar plantation through the eyes of the enslaved people who lived and worked here. Enjoy a 90-minute self-audio walking tour and gain a unique perspective on the lives of the enslaved people, learning their stories through the real oral histories recorded by the Federal Writers Project during the Depression. See the earliest and best preserved raised Creole cottage in Louisiana, all built by slaves. Admire the original structures and authentic representations nestled in a working sugar cane field.

Includes

Plantation entrance fee Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Important Information

• Please allow 30 minutes for pick-up
• Tour is approximately 5.5 hours long (travel time included)
• Please dress for weather conditions
• Van is not wheelchair accessible * Laura Creole Plantation and Oak Alley Antebellum Plantation is only offered in English. * Whitney Museum Plantation is a self-guided audio tour and offered in Mult-English.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund