Houmas House Plantation - Main House - Across the Pond

Houmas House Plantation in Darrow, Louisiana

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August 21st 2012
On Monday, August 6th, 2012 we traveled to Houmas House Plantation outside of Darrow, Louisiana. This River Road Plantation in also known as "The Sugar Palace". While the plantation home is beautiful inside and out, the gardens surrounding the house are the highlight of the property. The actual tour of the house seemed a bit rushed, lasting only 30 minutes. If visiting from June - September like w ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more