Kent Plantation House in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, United States | Attraction | Guided tours | Gift shop

Kent Plantation House in Alexandria, Louisiana, is one of the oldest homesteads in the area that is still standing, and this authentic plantation house, built in 1796, offers visitors an interesting insight into American, Spanish and French cultures that have played a significant part in our country. Fascinating Guided tours are available and these tours highlight the preservation, interpretation and promotion of this historic house and informs visitors about the interesting history and culture that prevailed between 1795 and 1855. The Kent House Gift shop at Kent Plantation House is located in a restored slave cabin and is stocked with pew dolls, candles, doll quilts, bay leaf wreaths and many other gifts, and also sells local honey, jellies and cane syrup.