Oak Alley was established as a Sugar Cane Plantation: built on slavery, designed by wealth, serving White Gold. But its story did not begin when the mansion was built, or end with the Civil War. Here is a brief overview of the history and many people who impacted and were impacted by, this estate. ;xNLx;
On this day 21 year old Harriet decided she had enough of Sosthene Roman and took a chance on running away.
A notice was submitted by Sosthene announcing that Sam, the blacksmith at Louise Patin’s plantation sought freedom.