Unfinished Arc of Freedom: From the American Revolution to the Civil War

Follow the history of Laura Plantation from the American Revolution to the Civil War. Frenchman Guillaume Duparc, who established the plantation, fought in the American Revolution, but it took generations before these revolutionary ideals overcame the enslaved realities in Louisiana.

Availability

Fridays at 2:00pm
October 9th through December 18th, 2026

Rates

Adult (Ages 18+) - $28
Teen (Ages 13-17) - $20
Child (Ages 6-12) - $12
Infants (Ages 5 and under) - free with paying adult

Duration

Approximately 75 minutes

Highlights:

• Drive yourself and join us for a guided tour.
• Specialty tour for America 250.
• Come and understand how ideals of liberty from the American Revolution would take generations before being realized by much of Louisiana's population.
• Learn of unique connections between Laura Plantation and the American Revolution.
• Learn of connections to the 1795 slave revolt in Pointe Coupee, Louisiana.

Please Note

Laura Plantation is located one hour's drive from New Orleans.