Laura Plantation

Laura Plantation is a former plantation museum in Vacherie, Louisiana, spread across 37 acres. The main house, slave quarters, gardens, and multiple outbuildings display the physical layout of daily life on this sugar estate.

The plantation began in 1755 through a land grant to Andre Neau and operated as a major sugar producer through the 1800s. The property underwent significant changes as shifting circumstances altered its structure and use over the decades.

The site tells stories of four generations of a French Creole family through letters, diary entries, and personal possessions. These sources reveal how owners and enslaved people lived and worked side by side in daily life.

Visitors can explore the grounds on guided tours that explain the layout, work, and daily routines. The property has multiple structures spread across terrain, so wearing good shoes and being prepared for weather conditions is helpful.

The site preserves around 250 folk tales gathered from formerly enslaved workers, offering rare insight into their traditions. These orally passed-down stories are unusual sources of African-American cultural knowledge that was rarely recorded elsewhere.

Location: St. James Parish

Address: 2247 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090

Phone: +12252657690

Website: https://lauraplantation.com

GPS coordinates: 30.00818,-90.72543

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44