Also noteworthy are the Federal-style interior woodwork and Norman roof truss, unusual for later Créole houses. [2] The floor plan consists of two rows of five rooms that all open directly into …

Inside the fence were planted 2 large orchards of pecan trees that parted to create an allée, where one could see the manor house from the river and, more importantly, funnel the river's …

Sep 5, 2014 · One of the things that makes Laura special is its Federal style interior woodwork and Norman roof truss. Laura Plantation was painted in colors that were popular at that time: …

Jan 31, 2023 · Laura's Federal details include door and window surrounds, paneled interior doors, and the decorative treatment of the wraparound mantels. The home's most elaborate mantel …

A visit inside the Big House, its raised basement and galleries, men's and women's parlors, service rooms and common rooms. A walk through the 200-year-old sugar plantation …

Learn about the centuries of human habitation that took place on what is now Laura Plantation, bolstered by 5,000 plus pages of documents from the French National Archives & from Laura's …

Mar 23, 2021 · Laura Plantation is noteworthy for its Federal style interior woodwork and Norman roof truss. Laura Plantation, built for a Creole family at the outset of the nineteenth century, …

Jan 4, 2025 · Laura Plantation, located in Vacherie, Louisiana, is a historic site that offers profound insights into the state’s Créole heritage. Established in the early 19th century, this …

Laura's permanent exhibit examines in biographical detail the lives of Africans on the plantation, from enslavement into the 20th century. In the heart of Plantation Country on the Mississippi …

Sep 10, 2017 · Inside the tale of each family member is recounted as you move through the restored rooms. Some fun quirky surprises await you inside but I won’t spoil the fun by telling …