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

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

A tour of Kent House exclusively given each Saturday during Black History Month 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.  The tour will be limited to 15 tour guests at regular tour prices (Adults – $12, Military/Seniors – $10, Children ages 6-12 – $4, and Children under age 6 – Free).  Tours are as follows:

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

Advance reservations are required on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9 AM on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  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 through 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 3, 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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