It (Oak Alley) has a way of doing that to someone.” After spending many months making cosmetic repairs, the plantation opened up for public tours in 1976 Before then, tours of Oak Alley were a ...

About 225 year old oak trees grow along the path to the big house at the Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, La., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The trees were brought in between 1820 and 1840 with slave labor.

For information about the mint julep call the Oak Alley Plantation at 225-265-2151. Staff Writer Andrea Mujica can be reached at 850-1148 or amujica@houmatoday.com. Follow her on twitter @CationM.