The plantation is very beautiful & majestic and yet, your excellent cinematography doesn't do it justice. Three words came to mind when I visited there a couple of years ago....Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Visited in the 70s and took the tour. The main house looks the same but the slave houses were not open or restored at that time as I recall. The grounds have been much improved with more facilities for visitors. Really enjoyed this action video. Thanks.
At the beginning the "big bowl" is a sugar kettle. They put it over a fire and boiled the water out of sugarcane juice to make sugar. What was left over is molasses.
Fortunately, human beings did overcome this horrible form of slavery. Today, however, there are other kinds of slavery that miserably affect the lives of millions of people around the world.
Oak Alley had about 120 slaves , and I don't know if you heard the tour guide say the sugar mill barn was bigger than the main house , so they had hard backbreaking work ..............one Rice plantation in South Carolina had 1000 slaves ........this was the slave owners summer house ,because they lived year-round in the city too....,so more of a factory farm most of the year....life was all about greed and money and even tho the oak trees are stunning ,this was no "park" back in the century of slavery, still they need to document history ..............................great photography ActionKid
Despite its terrible history of enslavement, it really is a beautiful place. Thanks for the tour, looks so relaxing and calm. Loving your New Orleans videos. Thanks so much. - Henry
The “enslaved gardener” who developed the pecan crops was named “Antoine”. There is a book out about him. His fathers name was Zephyr. Antoine’s son left the plantation and served in the Union Army. The narrator mentions Zephyr. He was the father of Antoine.
Good morning to you, ActionKid. Thank you for this interesting video on that plantation. Thank you for showing not only the mansion, but also the slave quarters. Very informative. Great job as always!
Out of 64 comments, only four comments reference the sadness and bad vibe of the history of slavery accompanying the beauty. Your work is great, Action Kid, and I respect that you refrained from judgement. However the rest of us makes me wonder about the lack of empathy. Still, the living quarters of the slaves are better than those of many today. Are we awake yet? Thank you Kenneth.
The Southern Live oak can live much longer than 250 years, I saw a video about trees in a park in New Orleans that are said to be 800 years old. Also, the Angel oak in SC is said to be about 800 years old, maybe older.
Love your videos so much!! Would you consider doing some "Haunted History" type videos in NYC, I've heard there are many haunted places there, or wherever you might be that has any haunted history to share?
@Runner Girl The only thing silly, is your response. ActionKid strikes me as an open-minded, kind-hearted person, who is more than capable of answering for himself.
@Runner Girl Who do you think you are, always answering for AK, and admonishing people as "silly". You are obviously very immature and underdeveloped as a person. Why don't you at least attempt to filter yourself, before you develop a full blown reputation for stupidity. Never mind, you have already done that!
Hi! - These are a completely different type of oak than those that are predominantly found here. For example, this kind of oak trees you filmed are often found here in Spain.
ActionKid, what can I say? You have produced another massive and wondrous success contents for all in the interest zone to enjoy fully. I watched it with closest interest and maximum attention to fully absorb its beautiful scenics and atmospherics and apply them in my own video works.
If you're looking to vlog states other than NY, you should come to Texas next spring and spend a couple of weeks. We have flatlands, mountains, piney woods, rolling hills, every type of landscape. Lots of history here and quite the opposite lifestyle you're used to in NYC (I suppose Houston and maybe Dallas might be the only cities that share some similarities). I would be curious what you think about the state.
Thank you for this Video! Very interesting!! I've been near there in 2014 but haven't seen the Plantation. I'm a fan from the TV series north and south...
I would have loved to visit this plantation. The weather is perfect for the ghostly atmosphere. I was at a wedding at the Mansion Elms, awesome house too, but not at this level.
I hate to think what my people, African-Americans went through on this land and in this house under slavery. What man has done to man. A home so majestic and filled with disgrace!
All these old mansions have ghost stories, but no matter how accomplished and ingenious the deceased were said to be while alive, their ghosts never seemed to do much but create cold breezes and move small items about. It appears that dying does not make you more clever.
I use to be a historian at a Southern Antebellum mansion. Although I'm a critic when it comes to ghost stories. I did have one experience where I was up stairs and the door to the master suite opened by itself right in front of me.
This guy would do well to listen to the tour guide before speaking. I have been to Oak Alley. It is truly beautiful, but he does not do it justice at all.
This is not directed at you, AK, but I find it 'interesting' that in these politically-correct times, so many people are willing to so eagerly visit these plantations . . . I wonder if they are simply oblivious to what they represent and what went on there.
The plantation is very beautiful & majestic and yet, your excellent cinematography doesn't do it justice. Three words came to mind when I visited there a couple of years ago....Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Must have been so magical to live in the old south walking around beautiful plantations, balls, and parties.
You're sick⁉️
@@slimcoco5756 y? i would love to live there aswell (very aesthetic). but not the slavery part tho
Unless your a slave☹
Visited in the 70s and took the tour. The main house looks the same but the slave houses were not open or restored at that time as I recall. The grounds have been much improved with more facilities for visitors. Really enjoyed this action video. Thanks.
At the beginning the "big bowl" is a sugar kettle. They put it over a fire and boiled the water out of sugarcane juice to make sugar. What was left over is molasses.
Very cool
Fortunately, human beings did overcome this horrible form of slavery. Today, however, there are other kinds of slavery that miserably affect the lives of millions of people around the world.
Yes, like all the chinese slaves building our Iphones and EV car batteries, and the slaves in Africa mining the cobalt for the batteries we use.
I’m getting very strong red dead redemption 2 vibes, I believe this is the very same plantation they remodeled in game, tick for tack.
It is, braithwaite manor
Ive been here many times too. We lived in Thibodaux. We still have family there and in Vacherie. Glad you got to travel here. Its so beautiful.
Is that that one house in red dead redemption 2 that we burned down?
No idea. I’ve never played that game.
Haha
Assault on Braithwaite Manor? indeed it is
Yes‚ that's right.
Yes rockstar did a great job at replicating it for the braithwaite plantation
I feel the soul walking around as these people walk through.
I'm from Louisiana and this is impressive.
Oak Alley had about 120 slaves , and I don't know if you heard the tour guide say the sugar mill barn was bigger than the main house , so they had hard backbreaking work ..............one Rice plantation in South Carolina had 1000 slaves ........this was the slave owners summer house ,because they lived year-round in the city too....,so more of a factory farm most of the year....life was all about greed and money and even tho the oak trees are stunning ,this was no "park" back in the century of slavery, still they need to document history ..............................great photography ActionKid
Despite its terrible history of enslavement, it really is a beautiful place. Thanks for the tour, looks so relaxing and calm. Loving your New Orleans videos. Thanks so much. - Henry
All the picturesque plantations are the result of slavery. And, I suppose, much of New Orleans itself was built by slaves.
@@keithnichols7926 Absolutely true, and we can't lose sight of that when admiring these beautiful locations.
Very nice beautiful trees Oak the best. I especially loved that they have history about the ancestors. Never been but would live to see it.
Wow I need to visit that one day soon! Impressive
What a beautiful home and landscape. Those trees are whimsical. I would love land like this. Thank you. 😊
The “enslaved gardener” who developed the pecan crops was named “Antoine”. There is a book out about him. His fathers name was Zephyr. Antoine’s son left the plantation and served in the Union Army. The narrator mentions Zephyr. He was the father of Antoine.
This I think is the greenest video ever to be on your channel. Nice!
What a wonderful place to visit! A great trip back in time.
Really enjoyed your great video of the plantation.
Cheers as always!
Thank you for video
What a beautiful place to live at.
Good morning to you, ActionKid. Thank you for this interesting video on that plantation. Thank you for showing not only the mansion, but also the slave quarters. Very informative. Great job as always!
Thank you!
wow !! ... amazing place actionkid !!! ... what beautiful trees😃👌👍 spectacular video !! ... 👏👏👏💝💝
So cool you do videos of other parts besides new york, this place in lousiana is beutiful that giant trees! Great content
Out of 64 comments, only four comments reference the sadness and bad vibe of the history of slavery accompanying the beauty. Your work is great, Action Kid, and I respect that you refrained from judgement. However the rest of us makes me wonder about the lack of empathy. Still, the living quarters of the slaves are better than those of many today. Are we awake yet? Thank you Kenneth.
Oh, it's there... Many of us just prefer not to openly express them.
@@corneilusdonaldson1858 Yes I can see why, Donald Corneilus and that is respectable.
Shut up
ken you make the best sight seeing tours on youtube!
The Southern Live oak can live much longer than 250 years, I saw a video about trees in a park in New Orleans that are said to be 800 years old. Also, the Angel oak in SC is said to be about 800 years old, maybe older.
Love your videos so much!! Would you consider doing some "Haunted History" type videos in NYC, I've heard there are many haunted places there, or wherever you might be that has any haunted history to share?
@Runner Girl The only thing silly, is your response. ActionKid strikes me as an open-minded, kind-hearted person, who is more than capable of answering for himself.
@Runner Girl Who do you think you are, always answering for AK, and admonishing people as "silly". You are obviously very immature and underdeveloped as a person. Why don't you at least attempt to filter yourself, before you develop a full blown reputation for stupidity. Never mind, you have already done that!
I could possibly make one 😃
Hi! - These are a completely different type of oak than those that are predominantly found here. For example, this kind of oak trees you filmed are often found here in Spain.
Interesting!
ActionKid, what can I say? You have produced another massive and wondrous success contents for all in the interest zone to enjoy fully. I watched it with closest interest and maximum attention to fully absorb its beautiful scenics and atmospherics and apply them in my own video works.
Thank you 😊
5:20 Beautiful view , great video 👍👍👍
its funny i see ur city videos but this i enjoy more
Love those oak trees!
I have 2 in my front yard and they are HUGE. Taking over with big roots. HOA forces us to have them. Leaves are dropping all the time. I hate them
If you're looking to vlog states other than NY, you should come to Texas next spring and spend a couple of weeks. We have flatlands, mountains, piney woods, rolling hills, every type of landscape. Lots of history here and quite the opposite lifestyle you're used to in NYC (I suppose Houston and maybe Dallas might be the only cities that share some similarities). I would be curious what you think about the state.
Beautiful but somewhat eerie. Looking at those slave homes made me feel a little uncomfortable.
it is beauty appearance as in the advanced level ever .well done
Thank you for this Video!
Very interesting!! I've been near there in 2014 but haven't seen the Plantation. I'm a fan from the TV series north and south...
I would have loved to visit this plantation. The weather is perfect for the ghostly atmosphere. I was at a wedding at the Mansion Elms, awesome house too, but not at this level.
🤗👏magnificent
0:20 Just imagine that bowl full with your favorite cereals and milk that wood be amazing 🥣🤪
impressive trees!
Excellent... good job!
Who else is here because of Red Dead Redemption 2?
Great video . Thanks
Good morning actionkid!!...💝💝
Beautiful!
The twelve oaks from Gone with the wind!
I hate to think what my people, African-Americans went through on this land and in this house under slavery. What man has done to man. A home so majestic and filled with disgrace!
Nice video.
Live Oaks are difficult to burn and the branches don’t break easily bc they grow in a spiral.
Wish I could see them in person
I might be way off but I remember hearing that there's a guest book that's signed by Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in the main building somewhere
Ooh interesting!
Awesome place
Beautiful trees but all I could think about looking at them is my people hanging from them as trophies 😔💔
Red dead redemption 2!
good morning!!! Amazing place !!
This is where the movie called primary colors was at
Braithwaite manor
The picture quality wasn't very good in this upload. Blurry and not crisp. I checked on a few devises and with different wifi. Strange.
Very strange
Are you allowed to go inside any slave cabins??
I think he said the Oak Trees are 250 years old.
Yup
the series-north and south-patrick swayze
All these old mansions have ghost stories, but no matter how accomplished and ingenious the deceased were said to be while alive, their ghosts never seemed to do much but create cold breezes and move small items about. It appears that dying does not make you more clever.
I use to be a historian at a Southern Antebellum mansion. Although I'm a critic when it comes to ghost stories. I did have one experience where I was up stairs and the door to the master suite opened by itself right in front of me.
If those walls could talk ...
RDR2
Dark passed in American history.
This guy would do well to listen to the tour guide before speaking. I have been to Oak Alley. It is truly beautiful, but he does not do it justice at all.
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picturesque?
Why didn’t u stay in the tour in side the house ?? And show us ?
They didn’t allow photography inside the house.
This is not directed at you, AK, but I find it 'interesting' that in these politically-correct times, so many people are willing to so eagerly visit these plantations . . . I wonder if they are simply oblivious to what they represent and what went on there.
@Kabukichō Reported to YT for hate speech.
History isnt PC. It is what it is and that's okay
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Probably haunted