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I also visited Oak Alley Plantation, where the focus is on the owners' home and oak trees.

There is plenty written and portrayed about life on the River Road plantations, the lavish lifestyle of the southern aristocracy, the brutality of slavery.

We were cold and being rain on, and she still kept our interest the whole way. The Field of Angels recognizes the 2,200 slave children born in St. John the Baptist parish between 1823-1863, many of whom died before their second birthday.Most were buried on the grounds of the plantation; some were buried in the cemetery of a nearby Catholic church.“Death rates on Louisiana’s cane plantations were relatively high compared to cotton or tobacco plantations.Many of the children honored at this memorial died of diseases, but some of them died under tragic circumstances such as being hit by lightning, drowning, or burning.”The striking statue at the center of the memorial is “Coming Home” by Rod Moorehead. I used to lead tours at a plantation. I was hesitant since she was white and this is a plantation tour. Tours also include access to the Jefferson Room, which displays an authentic document signed by Considered the most opulent plantation house in The plantation was prosperous for a while in the mid-1800s, but in 1853, Edmond hired expert builders and skilled slaves to convert the plantation into a prestigious residence for his sons.

More than five years ago, Magnolia’s Cabin Project started as an effort to preserve five structures on the property that date back to 1850.

From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour.

Costumed tour guides will share the detailed history of the Jackson family, the plantation and the buildings and original belongings that remain on the property.Back in 1676, Thomas Drayton and his wife Ann established the In 1825, Thomas Drayton’s great grandson willed the estate to his daughter’s sons, since he had no male heirs to leave the property to. — Andrien PAX West (@EscoBlades) These reviews might sound like anomalies, but unfortunately, they aren’t.

The church was donated and relocated to the Whitney after its community opened a new, larger one in 1999.Walking inside the historic wooden structure, one's attention is drawn to the lifesize sculptures of child slaves. Speichern. To make a full day of it, you can add a second plantation for an additional cost. COST : ($8 per person with paid garden admission, children under 6 free) Magnolia's Cabin Project began more than five years ago in an effort to preserve five historic structures that date back to 1850. On your tour, you will learn about the lives of people who were held in bondage on these grounds for over 100 years. We thought we knew the history of slavery in the US, but we learned so much more.

My words certainly won't do these stories justice, so I took a few photos to share here. Interact with our engaging storytellers and examine the symbolism found in African American music and folk art of the time.

Pebble Hill Plantation. I found it the least interesting part of the experience.

It's a beautiful property, and there are some slave cabins to see; however, the impact wasn't the same.If you have a car and prefer to visit Whitney Plantation independently, it's recommended you buy your tickets in advance. She wanted it to become a museum, and in 1956 formed the Pebble Hill Foundation to make the property open to the public. In their "cellar to attic" tour you'll get to explore every bit of this grand old rice plantation home, including two original slave cabins on the property. COST: ($8 per person with paid garden admission, children under 6 free) Magnolia's Cabin Project began more than five years ago in an effort to preserve five historic structures that date back to 1850.
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