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Antebellum homes and plantations

Latta Plantation

Kitchen off main house

The Kitchen at Latta plantation. The large fireplace was used for cooking as well as heat. Notice that this room is absent of ornaments. The kitchen was a functional room and servants worked here to prepare the meals for the family.

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