THE HISTORY OF
THE ENSLAVED
Adversity unfolds into a triumphant
unification of voices
At Whitney Plantation you will be fully immersed
and gain a complete understanding of the struggles
of plantation existence in the field, in the big house,
and everywhere in between. Exhibits highlight the
important factors that dictated daily life for enslaved
families, first-hand accounts will illustrate the bonds
created and on-site memorials honor the legacies left
behind.
The 1811 Slave Revolt museum at Destrehan
Plantation details an uprising that largely impacted
the dynamic of the relationships between the
enslaved and plantation owners. This four-day
insurrection was led by Charles Deslondes on January
8, 1811, and included the enslaved from multiple
plantations. Visit the Woodland Plantation to walk
the grounds where many of the participants in the
revolt joined the fight for their freedom.
Evergreen Plantation is known as the most intact
plantation complex in the South,
and you can truly get a sense of
how the enslaved lived in the 22
slave cabins, still in their original
double row configuration.
Historic Riverlands Christian
Center picks up where plantations
leave off. This structure was the
first Catholic church built for
African Americans in Louisiana.
It houses the Soul River Musical
Journey which shows the impact
African Americans have had on
American music from the days of
slavery to modern times.
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