Shadows-on-the-Teche

We really enjoyed this tour. The guide was engaging and we learned both about the family who owned the property and the enslaved who were owned by them. The tour highlighted the realities of living in Louisiana at that time, it didn't sugar-coat anything. It's not a huge house, but it has an interesting history and I would definitely recommend it!

Our guide Dionne was so friendly and her tour was fascinating, We learned so much real history about the home, its' occupants, the town and general history of the area. We are so glad we went!

The tour was very much centered on the formerly enslaved people that worked on the properties owned by the family. Yes, all slavery is terribly wrong. Then and the slavery that still exists today…it’s all wrong. But I would have liked more information on the house, construction, grounds, etc. Just wanting people to know what to expect.

Me and my husband went for a tour of the house and gardens. The historian was very informative of the people and the history of the Shadows. Would definitely go again just to experience it. We also had the new executive director on the tour with us. He was so nice and friendly to talk to and it was definitely a boost in the experience having him along for the tour.

Our tour guide was very emotionally connected with the place and the historical period and was unflinching in her descriptions. The place and the family were treated with utmost respect, but she was very honest about the troubled history of the house. The house and grounds were beautifully preserved. The guide was similarly respectful of the visitors.

This is close to home with my family because this was built by David Weeks, and descendant of my family. My son and others in the family are named David Weeks. The house and grounds are amazing. So much history with house. Cool fact, Walt Disney signed the door used to register close friends and guests. The visitors center across the street has a vedio about the history and nice things to purchase. A guide will take you to the house and gives a room by room tour. Not far of interstate 10 for a nice visit. Highly recommend.

Updated review: I double checked their website and made sure they were doing tours of the house, and oh my goodness, I highly recommend this. This is not your white washed house tour. A couple of the enslaved were actually named. Dionne was the tour guide and she was very thorough and fair in her tour. I was not expecting such a well thought out tour. Prices are reasonable and everyone was friendly. Original Review: I was unaware they were not doing tours of the inside of the home, but I was allowed to walk around the gardens. There were several artists spread out painting scenes from the gardens and outside of the house. There were several information placards in spots throughout the grounds. One spot where there were graves, it was noted that some slaves passed and two girls who were members of the family passed during a hurricane, but only the bodies of the girls were found. Sad that they did not care enough for the enslaved to find them. When I went, they were having a Plein Air Painting Show, Tell and Sell Event where they promote artists who paint the area. Local or those who travel here. Quite lovely. I am so glad I came. They are expecting to open the house for tours again in the spring of 2023.

They walk you throughout the old. Everything is well maintained and almost all original pieces in their. It really shows the history from the 1800's. We loved the tour. Would recommend it to anyone any day. They also have graves from the owner and family off on the side, too.