09/06/2026
Exploring Oak Alley Plantation Slave Quarters & Louisiana History
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Here, at Oak Alley Plantation, located in Vacherie, Louisiana, we explore the slave quarters area. The cabins give visitors a physical sense, of the stark contrast between the luxury of the Big House that the Roman's lived in, and enslaved life. This quarter, was for a seamstress and hairdresser, Pognon, who was always at the Roman's beck and call. House slaves served the family directly, running errands and working late into the night. Since they reflected their owners' social status, they were given better clothing, and expected to always remain presentable. Outside, we find a massive laundry kettle, where slaves used homemade lye soap to do the laundry, burning their hands and arms, marking them as washer women. And across from it, was a water well, with a wooden top, to keep small children and animals, from falling in.
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