Just outside of Houma Louisiana sits Thibodaux. Thibodaux is a small city in the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, along the banks of Bayou Lafourche. Thibodaux is a principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thibodaux is nicknamed “Queen City of Lafourche.” The community was settled in the 18th century. It was incorporated as a town in 1838 under the name Thibodauxville, in honor of local plantation owner Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, who provided land for the village and served as acting governor of Louisiana in 1824. The name was changed to Thibodeaux in 1838, and the current spelling Thibodaux was officially adopted in 1918.
If you find yourself in this part of Louisiana, take a day to explore this quaint area and dive deeper into the culture of Louisiana.
E.D. White Historic Site
Visit this historic site and home of the first Louisiana Supreme Court Justice: E.D. White. The house was home to both Edward Douglass White, Sr., the tenth governor of the state of Louisiana, and his son, Edward Douglass White, a U.S. senator and a Chief Justice of the United States. Tour the property and hear the authentic stories of the life of E.D. White and his family. The backdrop of this historic property is set under a stunning oak tree over 300-yeard old!
Laurel Valley Village
Laurel Valley is the largest surviving 19th and 20th century sugar plantation and features miles of sugarcane fields, the original slave cabins, schoolhouse and church. With more than 50 original structures remaining, Laurel Valley offers a unique glimpse into plantation along the bayou. Visit the general store and view antique tools used for harvesting sugar cane. You can learn more about the history of Laurel Valley, the facilities and buildings, what plantation life was like, and the movies that were filmed here through their 1-hour guided walking tours. Tours run daily at 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM and are available for purchase directly on their website under the ‘Tour Booking’ tab.
https://www.laurelvalleyplantation.com/
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Steeped in history, learn more about the cultural influence and journey of the Acadians and how they made the banks of Bayou Lafourche their home. Discover the cultural gumbo that defines Lafourche Parish and enjoy a fascinating array of exhibits, photographs, and artifacts that date back over 100 years ago. The Acadian exiles who settled along Louisiana’s bayous created a distinctive Cajun culture based on life in a watery realm. The center shares their way of life through a film, special and permanent exhibits, musical performances, and boat tours of Bayou Lafourche. Admission to the center and to most programs is free; boat tours are by ticket and reservation. Afterwards, take a walk along the boardwalk where you may spot an alligator in the bayou.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Website
Zam’s Swamp Tours
This is not your “average” swamp tour and you certainly will not find one like it anywhere else! Sometimes, our usual is unusual and Zam’s is no exception. Start off by touring Zam’s Ecological park filled with alligators, snapping turtles, nutrias, and more. Then head out into the swamps as your unapologetically Cajun guide tells stories, tricks and tips of what Cajun life is like on the Bayou.
This tour must be reserved ahead of time by calling: 985-633-7881. Tour leaves daily at 1:30PM.
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