The Marmillion family saved La Plantation Laura in the 1990s to commemorate the site where the West African tales of Compair Rabbit and Compair Bouki (Leuk The Hare in Senegal) were first collected in Louisiana.
Between 1808 and 1850, more than 400 slaves of West African origin lived, worked and died on this plantation, home to several families of European origin and adjacent to an Amerindian village.
The Historic Riverlands site was founded to celebrate the unique history of St. John the Baptist Parish and the contributions of African Americans to the development of American music and the civil rights movement.
This tour honors the richness of the musical heritage of African Americans b...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
all entrance fees
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
716 Royal St
Place de Henriette Delille (corner of Royale and Orléans streets, behind the Cathedral of St. Louis)
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
The Laura Plantation, site of Creole heritage. At this plantation the focus was on the unique culture of Louisiana Francophones and the contributions of countless West African slaves.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Historic Riverlands Soul River Musical Journey Plantation
At Historic Riverlands, the focus is on the musical traditions of African Americans and southern Louisiana.
1 hour
Excursion Plantation Blues and Jazz
French Quarter
About
The Marmillion family saved La Plantation Laura in the 1990s to commemorate the site where the West African tales of Compair Rabbit and Compair Bouki (Leuk The Hare in Senegal) were first collected in Louisiana.
Between 1808 and 1850, more than 400 slaves of West African origin lived, worked and died on this plantation, home to several families of European origin and adjacent to an Amerindian village.
The Historic Riverlands site was founded to celebrate the unique history of St. John the Baptist Parish and the contributions of African Americans to the development of American music and the civil rights movement.
This tour honors the richness of the musical heritage of African Americans b...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
all entrance fees
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
716 Royal St
Place de Henriette Delille (corner of Royale and Orléans streets, behind the Cathedral of St. Louis)
