BREC Magnolia Mound Plantation — Local services in Baton Rouge

We had a wonderful time here! Our guide, Syana (I hope I didn't completely butcher your name), was awesome! She knew the history of the property and had also done research of her own. The property has an incredible history. It was fun to see the main house, kitchen and garden as they were "back in the day". The kitchen was set up the way it had been years ago. The main house is full of the day to day items that were used. And the plus for me was seeing furniture and utensils that I had seen in "growing up" and exactly how they were used. Definitely a must see it you're gonna be...

We accidentally went on a first Sunday which was great since our guided tour was free. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a great story teller. She shared information about the house and family but also historical information about the area.

They were also doing a cooking demonstration that was very interesting in the outdoor kitchen.

It's a very interesting tour and beautiful property if you have a free hour while in Baton Rouge. It doesn't take long to see but is...

I found Magnolia Mound Plantation to be very interesting, but I was disappointed that there was not a greater emphasis on the ills of slavery, without which that place would never have made it. While it is very helpful to see how people lived back then and the tools that they used, I would like to have seen a better balance with the full picture of what took place there. We need to learn from what...