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TRAVEL TUESDAY – OAK ALLEY PLANTATION, VACHERIE, LOUISIANA

04 Tuesday Aug 2015

Posted by Ceri Wilkin in Travel Tuesday

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This summer we had the opportunity to visit Oak Alley Plantation, in the Vacherie community, St. James Parish, Louisiana. After driving through severe but majestic rain storms, we stopped at this fascinating Greek Revival mansion completed in 1839, and its extensive environs.

the incredible allee at Oak Alley Plantation

the incredible allee at Oak Alley Plantation

We walked the grounds and examined the educational exhibit, “Slavery at Oak Alley”, which covers the history of slavery at Oak Alley Plantation. It was built when the sugar industry was flourishing, but following the Civil War, it was no longer economically viable, and the owner, Marie Therese Josephine Celina Pille Roman, nearly bankrupted the estate with her spending.

We then sat down to a leisurely lunch in the restaurant, which serves cajun and creole cuisine, before taking an interesting and informative tour of the home.

the boys at Oak Alley Plantation

the boys at Oak Alley Plantation

 

TRAVEL TUESDAY – NOTTOWAY PLANTATION, WHITE CASTLE, LOUISIANA

28 Tuesday Jul 2015

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I have had the opportunity to visit many plantation homes in the South, including the stunning Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana, where I took Mum last year.

Nottoway is the Souths largest remaining antebellum mansion, built in 1859, it survived the civil war with just a single grapeshot.

the approach to Nottoway Plantation

the approach to Nottoway Plantation

It was a private residence until 2003, after which it was restored and opened to the public. It is now a resort destination, offering dining, accommodations, meeting and event facilities, a pool, tennis courts, a hair and nail salon and a fitness center.

this side of Nottoway Plantation looks towards the Mississippi River

this side of Nottoway Plantation looks towards the Mississippi River

the gardens originally included 120 fruit trees, 75 rose bushes, 150 strawberry plants and a variety of large trees, flower and vegetable gardens

the gardens originally included 120 fruit trees, 75 rose bushes, 150 strawberry plants and a variety of large trees, flower and vegetable gardens

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