Laura Plantation was built in 1805 and was a sugarcane
plantation for 180 years. The plantation was run by two creole
families both with European roots: one a French Creole family,
the other German Creole that ran it for 95 years.
The founder of Laura was a veteran of the American revolution
and he was Laura's great-grandfather. Laura Plantation was
abandoned for 9 years, going to ruin. Eight years ago, 30
concerned individuals decided to save this treasure of the
past.
For two hundred years, Louisiana's creole world was a rich
mix of three different cultures: European, West African and
Native American.
Louisiana Creoles, from the millionaire to the poorest slave,
lived separate from the Anglo-American in family, architecture,
music, food, society and life-style.
Today, at one historic plantation, one can still experience
two centuries of true-life stories of Creole men, women &
children. Since opening in 1994, Laura is Louisiana's fastest
growing historic attraction.
Laura Plantation is featured on the following tours:
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