LAURA CENTER FOR CREOLE HERITAGE

VACHERIE, LA

The Laura Center for Creole Heritage is a historic site located in Vacherie, Louisiana. The site is home to the Laura Plantation, a 19th century Creole plantation that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The plantation was owned by a Creole family, the Duparc-Locoul family, and is one of the few surviving Creole plantations in the area.

Visitors to the Laura Center can take a guided tour of the plantation, which includes a visit to the main house, the slave quarters, and a number of outbuildings. The main house is a striking example of Creole architecture, with a wide, columned porch and brightly colored shutters. Inside, visitors can see original furnishings and artifacts, as well as exhibits on the history of the plantation and the Creole culture.

The Laura Center also offers educational programs and events, including workshops on Creole cooking, music, and dance. The site is open to the public year-round, and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or culture, the Laura Center for Creole Heritage is a must-visit attraction in Louisiana.

LAURA CENTER FOR CREOLE HERITAGE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VACHERIE LA. US MID #8402200341

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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LAURA CENTER FOR CREOLE HERITAGE
PO BOX 854
VACHERIE
LA
70090-0854

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