The first bloodshed in the 1811 Slave Revolt Occurred within the walls of 1811 Kid Ory Historic House. The room where the initial unrest likely happened is furnished as it would have looked in 1811. Exhibits telling more of the story of the rebellion and the actions of its participants are on display within the home tour. The locations of some of the executions associated with the revolt that took place on the property are also marked. Begin your own journey, taking steps closely resembling those of the original marchers from this trailhead along the levee path to the end of the trail at Destrehan Plantation. Nearby locations of Whitney Plantation and Historic Riverlands Church provide valuable, extended experiences regarding the 1811 Slave Revolt. The home has a long history since its grim claim to initial fame. It was also the boyhood home of famed jazz trombonist Kid Ory. The historic home has opened as a museum to his music and will contain the largest Kid Ory archive in the world.