Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/20/2017
A large sign along the road identifies the plantation.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
Oak Alley Plantation is famous for its 28 evenly spaced live oak trees.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
The exquisite Greek Revival mansion was built from 1837 to 1839.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
The live oak trees are believed to be at least 100 years older than the mansion.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
The view from the second floor overlooks the beautiful live oak alley.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
The elegant dining room features a unique overhead fan.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
One of the slave quarters.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
Interesting exhibits about slavery are featured in the slave quarters.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
Some of the overnight cottages were originally freed slave homes.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
The cottage is clean, comfortable, and has an interesting history.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
Across the road from the plantation and beyond the levee is the Mississippi River.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
03/19/2017
At dusk, the lighted plantation "Big House" and oaks are exceptionally beautiful.