By Michael D. Wynne
One of the most talked about events in Louisiana is once again returning to Kent House in Alexandria in February. The “Enslaved Peoples’ Tours” honors the great people who were forced to live in bondage at Kent House and tells the story of their hardships and their living a life they did not choose. Unlike many other plantation tours around the state that instead concentrate on the lives of the white folk who inhabited the main house, Kent House is again offering this unique tour concentrating on the lives of the enslaved.
Subjects will range from their building of Kent House, to the unique foods they developed, to their day-to-day work and living during the pre-Civil War years.
This year, only four tours will be available to participate in, two by candlelight at night, an experience itself that you cannot find anywhere else.
Reservations for these very limited tours will be opened on Monday, February 2nd, at 9 a. m. at the regular admission. The special tours are as follows:
– Friday, February 13th, at 5:30 p.m. (night-time tour by candlelight)
– Saturday, February 14th, at 1 p. m. (daytime tour)
– Friday, February 20th, at 5:30 p.m. (night-time tour by candlelight)
– Saturday, February 21st, at 1 p. m. (daytime tour)
The tours are non-refundable and reservations for individuals and special groups are on a “first come, first served” basis.
Come experience what few living people ever have in Louisiana and learn the truth of our complicated heritage. The tour guide will be Michael Wynne, CenLa’s well-known historian and author.
More information is available by calling Kent House at 318-487-5998. Media is invited and is welcomed for possible special advanced arrangements.
