I visited The Laura Plantation in the 90’s. My Husband and I did a Plantation Row visit in Metairie LA. The Laura Plantation stands out because at the time I visited the SLAVE CABINS an they were intact. I am of African American Decadent, thus I cried like a baby when we visited the cooks quarters, the blacksmith’s quarter, and THE SLAVE QUARTERS. The Laura Plantation was on our Itinerary because of The Br'er Rabbit 🐇 stories we read as kids. Make no mistake The Laura Plantation was guilty of having SLAVES. I can not understand why people want to get married at an Plantation, once the learn the history of SLAVERY - it’s sick -
Unfortunately I wasn't able to film more than the home itself. They did bring us back to the slave cabins and I too was deeply moved by the history, the feeling, and the briar rabbit stories - I didn't realize they came from the slaves in the south. The guide was very knowledgeable about both sides of the story and told a very real account of what happened here. I agree, while the plantations are great for photos, I feel it can be a bit sad.
@@CultureTrekking We were able to take a tour of the entire plantation pre Katrina. Even though it made us sad, it was a beautiful Caribbean style plantation. It was unique compared to the Colonial plantations on the tour. It’s our history, and I hope more people will visit plantation row.
Janiel you so pretty I'm from New Orleans I now live in Colorado. I've visited Utah I love the national parks there. I'm also African American. I hope since this stuff is still being preserved for history purposes. Hopefully some of the money that's made from that goes to those black communities in the area. Because if it don't this is pointless and it's like glorifying the horrible part of American history. But I do respect what you doing and much love you !!!!
I don’t know the specifics on where the money goes honestly- but for people like me who grew up in a very sheltered part of the country in a small town we just were never taught the REAL history - so I was genuinely grateful to learn it. I hope I do it justice because I know it’s a delicate subject and try to ask about it no matter what country I’m in. Definitely think it’s important. Also thank you for the kind compliment- Colorado is amazing 🤩
Last name is Duparc and not Duprac. Also, based on what the tour guide told us, your account about the use of Roman numerals is inaccurate; it was because the house was built elsewhere and needed to be reassembled on-site.
Thanks for the fact check. Always good to have people who take time to make sure every detail is right. Running a one woman show while working full time is really hard. Hope you liked the rest of the video despite a few minor errors
Last week we were there and had Logan as a tour guide. He told us the same story you heard: the Roman numerals instructed the builders to build a “house of thirty.” Thirty was the number of pillars.
Thank you! 🙏 I’m so GLAD! You will really be changed by what you see and learn - seeing it in person makes it all so real, and not just what books tell you
Wow thank u so much for putting names to faces ,I will definitely read that book and rewatch this video several times to get a grip on all the who was who in that family tree 🤔🤓genealogy is so fascinating but bring the felt board n crayons or iam lost 😉🤣
I understand your goal is to educate but that’s why it’s important to separate fact from opinion in business & as a “RUclipsr” & An Educator you are running a business!
Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. As educators, it's also important to keep attention spans so that people stick around for the whole story. I get what you're saying though, and definitely think it is a fine line with lots of different opinions on how to run a business for sure. I do sincerely try to do the right thing,. My Destrehan Plantation Tour with Dianne Honore does a better job of sharing the slave experience, she is a slave descendent from the plantation owner. I made her the star of that video because I wanted to share the REAL history of what it was like to be a slave for a FRENCH Creole and give her the space she deserves to amplify those slave stories. I hope it captures the important black history better. Sincerely apologize that this video was upsetting because that was not my intention. I just appreciate you pointing a few things out that could be considered triggering and offensive. Thank you for allowing me space to grow and be human while I try to hone my craft. #GrowingPains
I was able to film an go into more detail on my other videos about the slaves, Laura Plantation didn't want me filming some aspects of the slaves lives there as they wanted to honor the memory of the slaves, answer any questions each visitor had. I found that they were very open about the conditions of the slaves, knowledgeable about the plantation and how they handled situations, gave detailed insight into their stories. The tour through the house was REALLY speedy, so all the lineage of the family was really confusing for me personally - but genuinely cried a bit at the 'story time' they had in a covered building in the back about the slaves on the plantation here and I learned a lot from the staff.
@Culture Trekking with Janiel thank you. I will look at all your videos. Really interested in Pa Phillipe and Edward ( his son)? You're super awesome. Keep traveling and sharing, please. Some of us live vicariously through you.
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Have you ever been to a plantation before?
I visited The Laura Plantation in the 90’s. My Husband and I did a Plantation Row visit in Metairie LA. The Laura Plantation stands out because at the time I visited the SLAVE CABINS an they were intact. I am of African American Decadent, thus I cried like a baby when we visited the cooks quarters, the blacksmith’s quarter, and THE SLAVE QUARTERS.
The Laura Plantation was on our Itinerary because of The Br'er Rabbit 🐇 stories we read as kids. Make no mistake The Laura Plantation was guilty of having SLAVES. I can not understand why people want to get married at an Plantation, once the learn the history of SLAVERY - it’s sick -
Unfortunately I wasn't able to film more than the home itself. They did bring us back to the slave cabins and I too was deeply moved by the history, the feeling, and the briar rabbit stories - I didn't realize they came from the slaves in the south. The guide was very knowledgeable about both sides of the story and told a very real account of what happened here. I agree, while the plantations are great for photos, I feel it can be a bit sad.
@@CultureTrekking We were able to take a tour of the entire plantation pre Katrina. Even though it made us sad, it was a beautiful Caribbean style plantation. It was unique compared to the Colonial plantations on the tour. It’s our history, and I hope more people will visit plantation row.
My people were not " slaves" my ppl were enslaved.
Big difference
Correcting my phrasing as we speak - appreciate you being here. Thanks
Janiel you so pretty I'm from New Orleans I now live in Colorado. I've visited Utah I love the national parks there. I'm also African American. I hope since this stuff is still being preserved for history purposes. Hopefully some of the money that's made from that goes to those black communities in the area. Because if it don't this is pointless and it's like glorifying the horrible part of American history. But I do respect what you doing and much love you !!!!
I don’t know the specifics on where the money goes honestly- but for people like me who grew up in a very sheltered part of the country in a small town we just were never taught the REAL history - so I was genuinely grateful to learn it. I hope I do it justice because I know it’s a delicate subject and try to ask about it no matter what country I’m in. Definitely think it’s important.
Also thank you for the kind compliment- Colorado is amazing 🤩
Last name is Duparc and not Duprac. Also, based on what the tour guide told us, your account about the use of Roman numerals is inaccurate; it was because the house was built elsewhere and needed to be reassembled on-site.
Thanks for the fact check. Always good to have people who take time to make sure every detail is right. Running a one woman show while working full time is really hard. Hope you liked the rest of the video despite a few minor errors
@@CultureTrekking Of course! thanks for the reply. I had tour of the Laura Plantation just last week so some of the facts are still fresh in my mind.
Last week we were there and had Logan as a tour guide. He told us the same story you heard: the Roman numerals instructed the builders to build a “house of thirty.” Thirty was the number of pillars.
@@redheadredemption5351 good to know! Thanks!
I didn't know about the fire 😢.
You did a awesome job in very interested in visiting now thank you..
Thank you! 🙏 I’m so GLAD! You will really be changed by what you see and learn - seeing it in person makes it all so real, and not just what books tell you
wow, that is a lot of family drama coming from that one place! Cool that you know so much of it!
right?!?!?!?! Like I said, has just as much drama and intrigue as the French court!
You’re a good storyteller
That is probably the BEST compliment I could ever get! I really try had to not be boring, lol.
Wow thank u so much for putting names to faces ,I will definitely read that book and rewatch this video several times to get a grip on all the who was who in that family tree 🤔🤓genealogy is so fascinating but bring the felt board n crayons or iam lost 😉🤣
glad it was helpful!
I understand your goal is to educate but that’s why it’s important to separate fact from opinion in business & as a “RUclipsr” & An Educator you are running a business!
Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. As educators, it's also important to keep attention spans so that people stick around for the whole story. I get what you're saying though, and definitely think it is a fine line with lots of different opinions on how to run a business for sure. I do sincerely try to do the right thing,.
My Destrehan Plantation Tour with Dianne Honore does a better job of sharing the slave experience, she is a slave descendent from the plantation owner. I made her the star of that video because I wanted to share the REAL history of what it was like to be a slave for a FRENCH Creole and give her the space she deserves to amplify those slave stories. I hope it captures the important black history better. Sincerely apologize that this video was upsetting because that was not my intention.
I just appreciate you pointing a few things out that could be considered triggering and offensive. Thank you for allowing me space to grow and be human while I try to hone my craft. #GrowingPains
Just finished reading the book by Laura.
Yeah! SUCH an interesting book!
I’ve read the book
Interesting read
Wonderful, did you do video on the slaves?
I was able to film an go into more detail on my other videos about the slaves, Laura Plantation didn't want me filming some aspects of the slaves lives there as they wanted to honor the memory of the slaves, answer any questions each visitor had. I found that they were very open about the conditions of the slaves, knowledgeable about the plantation and how they handled situations, gave detailed insight into their stories. The tour through the house was REALLY speedy, so all the lineage of the family was really confusing for me personally - but genuinely cried a bit at the 'story time' they had in a covered building in the back about the slaves on the plantation here and I learned a lot from the staff.
@Culture Trekking with Janiel thank you. I will look at all your videos. Really interested in Pa Phillipe and Edward ( his son)? You're super awesome. Keep traveling and sharing, please. Some of us live vicariously through you.
My great great grandmother was called 'Tit Rei which is Creole for little queen.
how beautiful!