Experience the restored Laura Plantation, a historic Louisiana Creole plantation nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River. Uncover 200 years of captivating history through intimate, personal stories that delve deep into the lives of four generations of Creoles, both free and enslaved. Explore the complex and misunderstood history of the people, language, culture, and social contexts of Louisiana’s Great River Road during the tumultuous years before, during, and following the American Civil War. Step inside an austere interior of a slave cabin from the 1840s and witness the stark contrast to the parlors and rooms in the Big House. Gain insights into the working conditions of the enslaved community who also resided here.