Nottoway Plantation Burns Down: A History of Slavery Engulfed in Flames

Nottoway Plantation Fire: A Symbol of a Painful Past? A fire has engulfed the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana, raising questions about the site's history and its use for weddings. The plantation, a significant symbol of the antebellum South, has been the subject of debate for years, with some arguing that its use for celebrations is insensitive to its history as a slave plantation. A video circulating on social media shows the plantation engulfed in flames, with a woman expressing her sadness at the destruction of the building. "It stood this whole time," she says, "and now to see it just burn down, it's really sad." The fire is currently under investigation, and the cause is yet to be determined. The incident has reignited the debate about the appropriateness of using former slave plantations for celebratory events.