We recently visited 12 louisiana plantations along louisianas river road between baton rouge and new orleans. Largest antebellum mansion nottoway plantation resort. See more ideas about louisiana plantations, plantation homes and southern plantations. Paul and lee malone, husband and wife, also collaborated on louisiana plantation homes postcard book, the majesty of the felicianas, the majesty of new orleans, the majesty of the garden district, and the majesty of the river road, all published by pelican. At houmas house, visitors can tour the mansion and grounds, stay in the inn, enjoy louisiana cuisine, and host oneofakind weddings and events. A shift from sugarcane, cotton is the focus at the frogmore plantation and gins in eastcentral louisiana. I would have liked more information about the homes. This book is handsdown one of the most beautiful picture books on louisiana s remaining plantation homes. Take a journey off the beautiful river road and there are additional plantations to be found around louisiana.
Join old river road plantation adventure for an amazing plantation tour near new orleans, louisiana. With greeklike pillars, balconies, formal ballrooms, covered porches, and imposing staircases, americas plantation houses reflect the power of wealthy landowners prior to the civil war. The pelican guide to plantation homes of louisiana by anne butler. Imagine, laid out before you, americas most recognizable plantation vi. Embrace the historical past of louisiana with an array of educational plantation tours. This area is wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions like evergreen, oak alley, laura and whitney. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area book. Several of the homes have been demolished or destroyed by fire, so its really wonderful to see a last glimpse of what they were. Louisiana plantation homes postcard book by paul malone. When the author talks about certain interior features in the homes, it would have been nice to have photos to accompany the description, but perhaps the owners did not allow interior photos to be taken. These homes were the domestic centers of massive indigo and sugar cane plantations. Oct 24, 2017 the history of the american south may be a dark past, yet its architecture was often magnificent.
The short story of each plantation home is interesting and the photographs are gorgeous. If you book a tour online and use the aaa auto club discount, you must show proof of membership upon arrival in our plantation storegift shop. Take the top two most popular and most visited historic attractions in louisiana and locate them in the heart of new orleans plantation country, less than an hour away from the french quarter. Tour the many plantations in louisiana, book a stay or dine at the many onsite. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and ante bellum, book. Any questions about a book or cd just email dee with books in the subject line. This book provides a great overview of plantation houses and the grounds around them. Oak alley plantation louisiana plantation restaurant, plantation homes. Its nothing short of amazing how many survived considering how neglected they were for a century. It was listed on the national register of historic places on may 29, 1987.
It is perfect for any wedding from elegant to rustic with its gorgeous picturesque backdrop. An exploration of restored and refurbrished plantation homes of louisiana. We recently visited 12 louisiana plantations along louisiana s river road between baton rouge and new orleans. Louisiana plantation homes a return to splendor 1st edition. A history of plantation homes and families, beginning with the earliest settlements in louisiana. Located in the southeastern region of the state is louisianas gem plantation country. Baton rouge is the center of louisianas plantation country, an area wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions. The acadia plantation was a historic plantation house in thibodaux, louisiana, u. The collection is complete with updated information to reflect the status of these historic buildings in light of the damage from hurricane katrina in 2005. Rent louisiana plantation homes a return to splendor 1st edition 9781589806504 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks.
Journey through new orleans of long ago as you catch glimpses of the restored louisiana plantations on our tours including our all day plantation tour, laura plantation and west bank plantation tour we offer plantationthemed tours that can provide. Francisville long enough to enjoy some of the 27 unique shops, 14 eateries, 7 plantation homes, and 14 other attractions which all look forward to the pleasure of your company. Houmas house is a historic estate located near new orleans in darrow, louisiana. The plantation began in the early 1800s and still today produces cotton for the garment industry. Youll travel back in time as you discover the atchafalaya basin and the rolling hills of st. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area by.
Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees database online. Spend the day on historic river road, or combine a plantation tour with one of cajun prides swamp or city tours for a genuine louisiana history experience. A celebration of the antebellum south, this beautiful book features more than one hundred fullcolor photographs of restored plantation homes. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
The homes bespeak the grandeur of days gone by when plantation homes were decorated exquisitely, furnished lavishly. The antebellum south is celebratedin this beautiful book featur. We had the privilege of dining there in its time as a fine restaurant, circa 1972. Can someone recommend a good book on touring louisiana plantation homes. In the 1700s and early 1800s, the great river road delivered french creoles from new orleans, hardworking german settlers and. Baton rouge is the center of louisiana s plantation country, an area wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions. Louisianas river road parallels the east and west banks of the mississippi river for about 70 miles about 100 miles of actual road through the louisiana parishes of st. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum has 1 available editions. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum w. Lsu press books plantation homes of louisiana and the. Francisville to madewood in napoleonville and oak alley in vacherie, the louisiana plantation homes postcard book will bring the old south into any home. Louisiana destinations louisiana travel guide, tourist. The homes bespeak the grandeur of days gone by when plantation homes were decorated exquisitely, furnished lavishly, and surrounded by vast acreages of lush croplands. David king gleason was a photographer who lived and worked in baton rouge, louisiana.
Murphynolan family reminisces in cherokee plantation book. Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees herman. First, tour one of three former plantation homes choose from the whitney plantation, laura plantation, or oak alley plantation. Carter plantation is a subdivision within the city of springfield, louisiana. This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the u. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Each has a fascinating history about the life of the free and enslaved people who lived there. Plantation country louisiana bed and breakfast association. W darrell overdyke this is a comprehensive pictorial album of the fine colonial homes and plantation residences of louisiana that were built in the flush financial times before the civil war. Nov 15, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
Juliette plantation is located in central louisiana, a short drive from alexandria in boyce louisiana. Tour the many plantations in louisiana, book a stay or dine at the many onsite plantation restaurants. The homes bespeak the grandeur of days gone by when plantation homes were decorated exquisitely, furnished lavishly, and surrounded by vast acreages of. These homes were the domestic centers of massive cotton, sugar cane and rice plantations. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Louisiana s plantations offer a well preserved glimpse into an antebellum past. The pelican guide to plantation homes of louisiana book. Pre civil war louisiana was full of these sugar cane plantations on the mississippi. Houmas house, once the main house on a prosperous sugar plantation.
A beautiful collection of photos of historic plantation homes in louisiana. Whitney plantation is the only plantation museum in louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people. Seen here is a vintage matchbook cover of elmwood plantation, located in jefferson parish at 5400 river road. Houmas house plantation and gardens, near new orleans is more than just a tour of a grand antebellum estate. Tour itineraries from new orleans plantation parade. Tour the laura, san francisco, or oak alley plantations for a trip back in time to old louisiana. James jim bowie, served in the battle of the alamo. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and ante bellum. Finishing touches, brought in by riverboats, include wall coverings, chandeliers, and marble statuary. The louisiana plantation coloring book paperback walmart.
Books about plantation homes of the antebellum south thoughtco. Paul and his wife, lee, also collaborated on louisiana plantation homes. I got plantation homes to get a feel for antebellum plantation architecture. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area. A return to splendor english and english edition by malone, lee a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. While most are in exquisite condition, there are a very few which arent. Our travel guides feature over 60 travel destinaons and tourist attractions in louisiana, plus special sections on acadiana and louisiana plantation homes. Website questionaire plantation weddings in louisiana. New orleans plantation tours by vacations made easy.
Today, these homes are available for tours, exploration and special events this mix of history, remembrance and celebrations make visits to louisiana s unique plantation homes a very fascinating way to spend an afternoon. Visit whitneys memorials and restored buildings to enter the world of a louisiana sugar plantation and to remember those who built and worked this property. The romance of the area is evident in the harmony between past and present. Learn about the 1811 revolt and the slavery experience from knowledgeable guides. Louisiana plantation homes a return to splendor 1st. His other books include plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area, virginia plantation homes, over new orleans, over boston, over miami, and atlanta. A testimony to heritage and culture in louisianas plantation country. Louisiana plantation homes the antebellum south is celebrated in this beautiful coffee table book featuring over 100 fullcolor photographs of restored plantation homes. This website offers a tour of popular louisiana destinations, interesting cities and travel attractions across the bayou state. The bed and breakfasts of the louisianas plantation country offer their visitors a unique glimpse into the past of these spectacular mansions. The ravages of time, disrepair and fire have ended many historic plantation homes in louisiana. The bed and breakfasts of the louisianas plantation. Some of the plantation homes featured in the louisiana plantation coloring book include the san francisco plantation home, one of the most elaborate plantations on the mississippi.
A return to splendor, the majesty of the felicianas, the majesty of the garden district, and the majesty of the river road, all published by pelican. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum book. The antebellum south is celebrated in this beautiful coffee table book featuring over 100 fullcolor photographs of restored plantation homes. From the greek revival grandeur of belle helene, to the moorish fantasy of longwood, to the simplicity of rosella, the plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area powerfully recall the brief flowering of the unique civilization of the old south. The mighty mississippi flows through the middle of plantation country, dividing the culture through the centuries. Louisiana travel guide, tourist destinations, 2020 louisiana. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum. Houmas house historic louisiana plantation near new orleans. In these 120 resonant fullcolor photographs, david king gleason fully captures the aura of louisianas plantation homessome beautiful in the morning light. The homes bespeak the grandeur of days gone by when plantation homes were decorated exquisitely, furnished lavishly, and.
Books about plantation homes of the antebellum south. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area by david. It makes one want to go out, find a plantation home, buy it and restore it. Louisianas plantations offer a well preserved glimpse into an antebellum past. Sometimes, you dont have to leave new orleans to find a chilling story from a scandalous past, but today were going to venture out. The myrtles plantation is located 26 miles north of baton rouge and 98 miles north west new orleans via interstate roads. Plantation country is a true melting pot of the south. Louisiana plantation homes a return to splendor book. Explore destrehan plantation, the oldest documented antebellum plantation home in the lower mississippi valley and the closest to new orleans. Acadian style homes plantation style homes southern plantation homes plantation houses old southern homes southern mansions louisiana plantations louisiana homes french colonial alice plantation house was built even though the marker outside says house was originally built in baldwin, louisiana, but in 1961 it was floated up bayou teche to its. Philip gould, a premiere photographer based in lafayette, louisiana, provided his eye and camera to fill the books pages with fullcolor photographs of cherokee plantation and its surrounding.