History

200 Years of 'Oak Alley'

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;

1779-09-12 19:53:12

Revolutionary War: The Battle of Baton Rouge

1800-03-22 00:21:06

Jacques Telesphore Roman is born

1804-01-01 00:00:00

Haitian Revolution

1811-01-08 21:32:50

1811 Slave Uprising/German Coast Uprising

1816-06-07 19:24:20

Celina Pilie is Born

1820-06-21 10:28:51

Valcour Aime purchases the property

1828-02-16 00:00:00

Harriet ran away

On this day 21 year old Harriet decided she had enough of Sosthene Roman and took a chance on running away.

1828-07-14 00:00:00

Sam ran away from W. Patin plantation

A notice was submitted by Sosthene announcing that Sam, the blacksmith at Louise Patin’s plantation sought freedom.

1834-06-14 01:14:57

Jacques and Celina Marry

1835-08-16 04:33:59

Louise Josephine Roman is born

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