Uncovering the Real People and Real History of Laura, Part 1: The First Primary Sources Found Laura Plantation

Historian Katy Morlas Shannon and a special guest discuss why Laura Plantation was restored and the discovery of the first primary source documents concerning the historic site. They explore how those key resources shaped the historical narrative and the storytelling approach taken in writing the tour and curating the historic structures that remained on the property. For more information about the early days of establishing Laura Plantation as a historic site and to hear from Norman Marmillion himself about the process, visit the following links:


The Original Slave Cabins: Why Laura Plantation was Saved - YouTube




Gallery Talk 2: Looking for Laura : September 5, 2017 - YouTube