Aug 23, 2022 · True to its nickname, the Big House is much larger than the ramshackle cabins occupied by enslaved laborers, who far outnumbered the owner’s family. Plantation houses were constructed not to be practical, but to be purposefully grandiose as a …

Guided “Big House” tours are offered daily from 9:00 am-4:30pm. Times are assigned when tickets are purchased.

The Whitney Plantation’s Allées Gwendolyn Midlo Hall memorial reflects the most significant research project undertaken to document the genealogy of enslaved people in Louisiana. Rear of the Big House, home to the Haydel family between 1790 and 1867.

The Big House is a recently restored, historic venue located in the heart of Downtown Ruston, Louisiana. As Ruston’s premier rental venue, The Big House is available to rent for weddings, receptions, corporate events, reunions, showers, etc.

Located on almost 2 full acres in the heart of Downtown Ruston, this colonial revival style home was originally constructed in 1884 and has been altered very little since its remodeling by T.L. James in the 1920s. The 6,000 sq ft house features a formal dining room, 3 sitting rooms, a full kitchen, a library, a sunroom and 3 large bedroom suites.

Oct 25, 2024 · Louisiana is home to the most notorious plantations in the U.S., with many serving as museums and historic sites. Here are five to visit

Based entirely on exploiting the labor of enslaved people, it was one of the largest and wealthiest slaveholding plantations in Louisiana. The Big House is a well-preserved example of French...

Will Haney, a World War One vet, was one of Ferriday's leading African-American businessmen who made his living selling insurance, managing rental property and operating a laundry and hotel. (A historical marker located in Ferriday in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.)

The Big House is a recently restored, historic venue located in the heart of Downtown Ruston, Louisiana. As Ruston’s premier rental venue, The Big House is available to rent for weddings, receptions, corporate events, reunions, showers, etc.

Nov 6, 2024 · Plantations in Louisiana showcase an intricate mix of European, African, and Caribbean architectural influences, adapted to local climate and needs. This unique blend reflects both the diversity and complexity of Louisiana’s colonial past.