Tour: Perspectives of Antebellum Life

While most antebellum homes evoke images of hoop skirts and white columns, Laura Plantation, built in 1805, presents a different view of Creole life. The plantation is one of two being featured for guests of NCSL's 2008 Legislative Summit in New Orleans. On this tour, Perspectives of Antebellum Life, guests get to visit two unique Southern sites. At Laura Plantation, learn of major events and the day to day lives of the inhabitants; both slave and free. It is here that the first written record of the American fable Br’er Rabbit was discovered.

The other plantation on the tour is Oak Alley. The Southern days of old are captured at one of Louisiana’s most photographed Southern Mansions, which have been brought back to life in numerous Hollywood movies. Its magnificent allée of 28 well spaced Live Oaks form a natural canopy and provide a dramatic setting for the mansion.

For only $150, guests get our History, Highlights and Hope tour and one of three other offered tours, (such as Perspectives of Antebellum Life) as well as admission to the two social events, access to each day's continental breakfasts and admittance to many of the Summit's sessions.

Space is limited! Register today.