Explore how plantation agriculture shaped early America—from Virginia’s tobacco fields to the cotton plantations stretching from North ...

For 40 years, John Thomas grew cacti, bromeliads, and more on his plantation.

Historian Katy Shannon explained, “ Laura Plantation, which has existed since 1805. It existed as a sugar cane plantation; sugar cane is still grown here today. It was founded by a French Naval ...

"I hope more people will consider digging a little deeper into their family story and not be afraid of going to the ...