Kent Plantation House “The Enslaved Experience in Cenla: Living Life in Bondage”

Kent Plantation House “The Enslaved Experience in Cenla: Living Life in Bondage”

Four exclusive tours of Kent House will be given each Saturday during the month of February focusing on the experience of the enslaved people of Central Louisiana and at Kent House.  The tours will include the main house and selected cabins that were used by the enslaved people as well as the marker dedicated there to the enslaved families.  These tours will include one special night-time candlelight tour of the main house.  The tours will be held on the following dates and times:

Saturday, 2/3/24 @ 1 PM, Saturday, 2/10/24 @ 6 PM (Candlelight Tour), Saturday, 2/17/24 @ 1 PM, Saturday, 2/24/24 @ 1 PM.

Each tour is limited to 15 tour guests at regular tour prices (Adults – $12, Military/Seniors – $10, Children ages 6-12 – $4, under age 6 – Free).  Advance reservations are required on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9 AM on Thursday, 2/1/24.  Call 318-487-5998 for reservations or for more details.  Our regular house tours will continue to be held at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM daily, Monday – Saturday.

This unique and once in a lifetime experience will occur only during the month of February.  Everyone should better understand more about the living conditions of the former enslaved people of our community and the South.

DATE: Saturday, February 24, 2024
TIME: 1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
COST: 12.00
VENUE: Kent Plantation House
ADDRESS: 3601 Bayou Rapides Road Alexandria, LA 71303 US
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