Excursion Plantation Blues and Jazz

New To The Site! New Orleans, USA

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Overview

The Marmillion family saved La Plantation Laura in the 1990s to commemorate the site where the West African tales of Compair Rabbit and Compair Bouki (Leuk The Hare in Senegal) were first collected in Louisiana.

Between 1808 and 1850, more than 400 slaves of West African origin lived, worked and died on this plantation, home to several families of European origin and adjacent to an Amerindian village.

The Historic Riverlands site was founded to celebrate the unique history of St. John the Baptist Parish and the contributions of African Americans to the development of American music and the civil rights movement.

This tour honors the richness of the musical heritage of African Americans by exploring the development of the region’s iconic musical genres: jazz, zariko (zydeco), blues, gospel, soul, R,B and rock.

Small groups of less than 14 people.

What's Included

  • All entrance fees
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

716 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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Place de Henriette Delille (corner of Royale and Orléans streets, behind the Cathedral of St. Louis)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 9:00 AM

What To Expect

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

The Laura Plantation, site of Creole heritage. At this plantation the focus was on the unique culture of Louisiana Francophones and the contributions of countless West African slaves.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Historic Riverlands Soul River Musical Journey Plantation

At Historic Riverlands, the focus is on the musical traditions of African Americans and southern Louisiana.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-173182P5


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  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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