1811 Kid Ory Historic House

The 1811 Kid Ory Historic House is a museum in LaPlace dedicated to a jazz pioneer and the early development of the genre. The building holds exhibits about Kid Ory's life and career, along with artifacts illustrating plantation-era daily life in Louisiana.

The original property, known as Woodland Plantation, was the site of an 1811 revolt against slavery led by Charles Deslondes. This uprising marked a significant moment of resistance in Louisiana's early colonial period.

The house shows Kid Ory's role as a trombonist and bandleader who shaped early New Orleans jazz. Visitors encounter how his musical innovations influenced the genre's development and spread beyond Louisiana.

The museum offers guided tours through period rooms and historical displays arranged throughout the property. A gift shop selling regional crafts and products is available for visitors.

Renovations in 2017 uncovered French half-timber construction techniques in the original walls. These early building methods show how European construction traditions were adapted in colonial Louisiana.

Location: Louisiana

GPS coordinates: 30.06083,-90.48278

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01