If Our Walls Could Speak

In 1682 French explorers discovered the "Oumas" Village along the Mississippi River. As documented in a journal, the Oumas Tribe was "the bravest of all the savages. As soon as they saw us, they were struck with astonishment mixed with respect, which disarmed their ferocity, and which obligated them to promise perfect submission."  

By 1709, the Houmas Indians resettled in the Southern portion of Ascension Parish which consisted of several villages- The "Petit Oumas" and the "Grand Oumas".  In 1774 the Houmas Lands were sold to Alexander Latil and Maurice Conway.  In exchange for the land, the Houmas Indians received goods such as copper pots, pistols, powder, knives, sugar, salt and mirrors valued at $150.00. It is on this land that Houmas House Plantation was established and built to the grand estate it is today.

In honor of our history and name of the plantation we display this antique statue of a Houmas Indian. Standing four feet high, it is a constant reminder of the humble beginnings of Houmas House. 

Plantation homes often tell the stories of grand balls and lavish parties on the front lawn.  Women in  hoop skirts and chivalrous gentlemen sitting under mossy oaks sipping mint juleps and watching the steamboats pass along the Mighty Mississippi River are often the scene in these stories. But sometimes there are ghost stories too. I have lived in the Sugar Palace for over 10 years now, and I have a few stories of my own. But here's one of my favorite.

Love,

Queen Grace 

Thanksgiving at Houmas House

Every year Houmas House Plantation celebrates Thanksgiving with a succulent feast fit for a king..or a Sugar Baron.  This year will be no different!  Complete with everything you would expect--- Roasted Breast of Duck with Praline Sauce, Sliced Ham with Cane Syrup Glaze, and Grits and Veal Grillades just to name a few.  Reservations are filled early, so make yours soon by calling 225-473-9380.

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