1811 Kid Ory Historic House

The 1811 Kid Ory Historic House in Laplace is housed in the plantation house where the 1811 slave rebellion began. Photo
The drum from Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band from the 1950s.
The drum from Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band from the 1950s.
Kid Ory's century old valve trombone is on display at the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House in Laplace. Photo 3
The 1811 display tells the story of the largest slave revolt in American history.
The 1811 display tells the story of the largest slave revolt in American history.
The Andry room where we tell the story of the 1811 rebellion of the enslaved.
The Andry room where we tell the story of the 1811 rebellion of the enslaved.

Location

1128 Highway 628
Laplace LA 70068
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  •  One of the oldest structures in St. John the Baptist parish, the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House figures in two noteworthy moments in American history: The 1811 rebellion of enslaved people and the dawn jazz. The first blood of the rebellion was drawn in the house and pioneering jazz bandleader, composer, trombonist, and recording artist Edward "Kid" Ory was born in the quarters there in 1886. The rebellion was a desperate gamble for freedom which ended in a slaughter. Kid Ory's tale is one of a pioneering artist who arose from the fields of that same plantation to help define an emerging art form. We strive to tell both stories with the accuracy, sensitivity, and nuance they demand. We are open Tuesday-Sunday, 10-3.

Amenities

Discounts
  • Group Discount
General Information
  • Tours Available
  • Open Year-Round
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
Parking
  • Free Parking
Tour Information
  • Guided Tours
  • Multilingual Self-guided Tours
  • Tours in French
Type of Museum
  • Historical Museum
  • Cultural Museum

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