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Explore Felicity Plantation, a working sugarcane farm, and learn about the families and laborers, enslaved and free, who shaped its history.

Highlights

• Visit a working sugarcane farm still active today.
• Explore Creole and Greek Revival architecture.
• See where scenes from movies like Skeleton Key and 12 Years a Slave were filmed.
• Learn stories of enslaved and free laborers who lived here
• Discover the history, culture, and agriculture of the region

Description

Felicity Plantation, the sister Plantation to St. Joseph, is a striking example of mid-19th century Louisiana architecture and a window into the state’s complex sugarcane history. Constructed between 1844 and 1847, the home blends Greek Revival style with strong Creole influence, standing today as one of the most recognizable landmarks along the Mississippi River. In 1877, the Waguespack family purchased Felicity along with neighboring St. Joseph Plantation at a sheriff’s sale. By 1901, both estates were incorporated into a single 2,500-acre sugarcane operation that continues under the same ownership today. Sugarcane is still grown and harvested here, linking the plantation’s past to its present role as both a working farm and a historic site. A guided tour of Felicity invites guests to explore the preserved home and grounds while learning about the people whose lives were tied to the estate. The interpretation addresses the realities of enslavement, as well as the generations of workers who remained after emancipation, recognizing the labor and resilience that sustained the plantation well into the 20th century. Visitors gain a more complete understanding of both the hardships and privileges that shaped life along the River Road. Felicity has also become a recognizable backdrop in film and television. Its dramatic setting has been featured in productions including The Skeleton Key, 12 Years a Slave, the remake of Roots, Underground, and Filthy Rich. Guests will not only encounter history inside the home but also recognize familiar scenes brought to life on screen. Today, Felicity Plantation remains both a working sugarcane farm and a living landmark. A visit here offers the chance to step back in time, appreciate its architecture, and reflect on the diverse experiences, of families, enslaved people, and laborers, that continue to shape its legacy.

Includes

Ticket price includes guided tour of Felicity Plantation with an option to walk around and view the grounds.

Important Information

• All visitors are to check in at the gift shop located at St. Joseph Plantation next door to Felicity. 3535 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund