♥️This tour was one of the most eye-opening historical tours I've ever been on. Plantation life, the Civil War, and the antebellum South are so often romanticized—in literature, culture, and even other historical venues. I've toured plantations that mention slavery as an aside: something unfortunate that happened, but look at the pretty house. The Whitney Plantation tour is the only one in Louisiana (it may be the only one, period) that tells the story from the point of view of the enslaved. It's hard-hitting, gut-wrenching, and profound. Many of the people in my tour group were in tears. What is to be gained? A glimpse at truth, an acknowledgement of the ugliness we can inflict upon each other, and a renewed purpose. We can't correct the past, but we can take steps to understand it and prevent patterns from happening again. (On a less lofty note, you can see bananas growing and the spot where some recent movies were filmed. ☺️)
Prepare to have your eyes opened about the brutal reality of slavery in the deep South.
History told from slaves perspective. Very eye opening!
As someone who has always lived in the cold northern climate I found it interesting to see how much of life could be lived outdoors if the climate permitted. I know that is not the point of the tour. But it was a side note for me. The side of slavery was interesting. What was brought home to me was the sheer number of slaves compared to the number of owners. So many people in so many little shacks to serve so few. Of course there were great agricultural fields to take care of by hand that were no longer in evidence. Also what struck me was the close proximity of the slave quarters to the main house. And so very many slave houses!
Jerry washington true history you will learn about the Brutality of slavery. They can't tell you everything but yoYou learn a lot
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