Amazing Shadows-on-the-Teche - New Iberia, Louisiana

Built in 1831-1834 for David and Mary Weeks, Shadows-on-the-Teche is a historic house and garden on the Bayou Teche. Most homes of this era faced the bayou since water was the primary method of transportation. In this case, the rear of Shadows-on-the-Teche faced the Bayou. Complete family history and plantation records exist today due to the fact that only one family has resided here since 1834. This sequence was shot in January 2000.
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[@stephanieo6252]

Grew up in New Iberia many years back. It was an old plantation home. Be it a mansion, home, whatever else you might want to call it. It's very rich in heritage and tradition in the far south and it's been well maintained through the years. It's a popular tourist destination and I would love to travel back to LA. someday just to visit it again. It's well worth your time to go see it. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidegg22]

Thanks Stephanie. I appreciate your detailed comment. I would definitely go back also and spend more time. I am also thankful I purchased a book about the family. I re-read it every couple of years. Dave.

[@MegaEpicbear]

I hope people who came evetywhere enjoy our amazing pieces of louisiana history

[@_ForestFae_]

My dad grew up in New Iberia. We use to go there when I was a kid. I’ve been to this house a few times. I love it. I miss Louisiana.

[@davidegg22]

Thanks for viewing and sharing your personal experience. A preserved piece of our national heritage open to the public. Dave.

[@davidegg22]

@greendaygirl09 I am the same way. We all need to set some time aside and travel around our own neighborhoods. Maybe a staycation where you take day trips to area attractions? I find it fascinating to explore and uncover the way things were in another time and place. This part of Louisiana was awesome! Thanks for watching my video and commenting.

[@MsLhuntMartinez79]

My family is from New Iberia but ive never been. Sad... im only in Texas (few hours away). Thanks

[@davidegg22]

Now is a good time to explore your family roots. Maybe lookup their former home address? It is fun to explore, especially when you can relate due to family ties. Have fun! Dave in Montana.

[@michaelwashington2682]

I live here and still have not been inside of the house. LoL

[@Scatophobia]

By "one of the first homes", I hope you mean one of the first plantation homes. Spaniards and Cajuns lived there a hell of a long time before 1830

[@mumv2089]

Scatophobia and natives.

[@Peppersfirst]

The Spanish brought over Moorish slaves as early as the 1470's. Some references say earlier. Pretty sure Florida was the first area but something to think about. When did Columbus bring his murdering, rapist ass over here again? 1492. Yep. 🖕🏿

[@robertaskaggs9852]

Very beautiful! Loved the background music. It added kind of a sadness almost as if someone was longing for the long ago time to return to the house and grounds. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidegg22]

Roberta, many thanks for viewing and commenting on my video. I appreciate it. I spend extra time to locate just the right music to help set the scene. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. In this case the tone of the music is a bit sad, just like you said. If these walls could only talk and ask for the original owners back! Many thanks again for your comment. Dave. PS: I need to return to this location and capture high-definition video. Unfortunately, HD was not available in January 2000.

[@davidegg22]

Well, at least my video stimulated a memory! Thanks for watching!

[@caryleepierce2605]

Born in New Iberia. Lived in Acadian street. Was born nearby and John Dautrive was my moms doctor. There was only a house style hospital at the time. House is still there

[@davidegg22]

Awesome comment! Thanks for sharing. Dave.

[@maem7636]

I have seen the outside of the Shadows many times and I live in New Iberia, but it's a good tourist attraction to many people ! Thanks for sharing this with your viewers, Dave !

[@davidegg22]

Mae, we were tourists and went to New Iberia specifically for the Shadows. I know you have more to offer but time constraints only allowed an overnight stay. Wonderful history in your neck of the woods. Thanks for watching and commenting. Dave.

[@maem7636]

davidegg22 , thanks for your reply and I hope you and yours come back someday ! God bless y'all in Jesus' precious name, Dave ! ✌

[@maem7636]

davidegg22 , I know you know about the Tabasco product at Avery Island, etc. My great grandfather was a close friend and employee of Edmund Mclhenney and we have photos of them on a moose hunt up in Montana, Dave ! I'm not into killing moose but it was in their day; not mine !... LoL 😁

[@davidegg22]

Mae M I am also not a hunter like you. I would rather shoot (capture) with the lens of my cameras! We didn’t have time to stop at Avery Island and kick myself for not budgeting more time. I purchased a book about the island at one of the gift shops down the road. I will pull the book out of my library and read it again. Thanks again for adding your connections. A special place for sure. Dave.

[@sabrinashelton1997]

Beautiful home. I look forward to visiting on my tour of Louisiana plantation homes next summer. Great video!

[@davidegg22]

Awesome! Plantation homes are so interesting. Thanks for commenting. Dave.

[@christiwalker518]

Fun fact. Growing up in New Iberia when you are a kid the school takes you on a trip to see the house. Inside is stunning. They have a whole bunch of stuff they used to use back in those day. They have little actors that dress up and in every section they wld share a fact about the house or owners. I wld love to go back now as an adult

[@davidegg22]

Awesome! I wish I could have captured video of the interior but they said "for security reasons" we couldn't. What fun it must have been to see people in period dress explaining little known facts. Maybe a trip back to New Iberia is in your future plans? Thanks for viewing and sharing your experience. Dave.

[@kimberlyp8757]

Did they also show you the slave quarters or did they forget to mention that important "fun fact" of the tour?🤔

[@Juneltmonth]

@@kimberlyp8757 Righttt 💯

[@robertagreenbank7613]

So pretty and I like the music!

[@davidegg22]

Thanks for your comment. I do appreciate it. Dave.

[@brodygilmore7698]

I went to it I loved the old grave yard they had old relics

[@davidegg22]

Thanks for watching and commenting! We missed the graveyard when we were there. Dave.

[@catherinemathers5325]

so pretty

[@davidegg22]

Many thanks! It was a great tour. Dave.

[@sharpenflat6002]

James Lee Burke can tell you everything you want to know about New Iberia.

[@arianne.nicole]

this must hold some deep dark spiritual energy with all the violence and cruel abuse that took place here.

[@jeneromilton]

So at what part does this show the slave quarters in the back yard

[@johnfd0210]

Why?

[@kimberlyp8757]

@@johnfd0210 Because that's obviously an important part of this plantations evil history that they seem to be so conveniently leaving out, that's why genius.....

[@sabrinashelton1997]

We ought to put you in them.

[@animonroe8956]

I’m saying , show casing this like it’s such a beautiful thing . Saying how they would like to have drinks and hangout in the comments like it’s a vacay it’s weird . Like people weren’t hung on those trees

[@Juneltmonth]

@@animonroe8956 Swear though I was reading the comments like “Wow these people are weird”

[@colleb95]

I think they need to fix the roof.

[@sharpenflat6002]

I love James Lee Burke.

[@trixiedelite2017]

Beautiful ========

[@vivians9392]

It is more outstanding looking than many others I have seen in the South. I can only imagine what the interior is like!

[@MsDelcambre666]

That is a walking distance from my house lol

[@jeneromilton]

My dad family has this last name and we are from new iberia also maybe your family owned my dad family it says in the breakdown of the Delcambre name and how that person got this name they had to be inside MassA house to receive this as there last name

[@StillbornGravity]

same here lol, i wonna go

[@TypeOneg]

No footage inside? :(

[@davidegg22]

Victoria Love Victoria, unfortunately interior photography was prohibited. I do not know why, maybe security reasons? As I recall, the interior was mostly empty. Thanks for viewing and asking. Dave.

[@maem7636]

davidegg22 , the interior has original items, furniture, etc. It's not empty based on the last video !

[@vivians9392]

@@davidegg22 Yes, absolutely for security. If members of the family live there, it would be losing all privacy.

[@hazelknutt2118]

This house IS NOT A PLANTATION !!! IT'S A TOWNHOUSE !

[@hazelknutt2118]

easierdog2258 I'm from New Iberia and helped catalog the paintings of David Weeks, the last owner and resident, ...

[@brodygilmore7698]

Your point

[@brodygilmore7698]

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[@brodygilmore7698]

I'm sure I know more about history than you history is my favorite subject....

[@vivians9392]

Not originally! Nobody knew what a townhouse was in 1831!

[@lisaguinn7074]

Gorgeous I could see myself just sitting out there having drinks and snacks twirling around outside but then I thought wait is there alligators out there? Anyhow I would love the to own that home. I need to travel and see why the south keeps calling me. Lol besides beautiful homes for less and I can fix up would do for me if it calls me. Fallow the energies,,,,

[@davidegg22]

Yes, these southern homes do have a lot of charm and history to them. Follow your dreams since they are yours to pursue. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Dave.

[@_ForestFae_]

You should definitely go. Even if it’s just to visit! There’s a reason we are called to certain areas.😊

[@maxieone7358]

The front faced the bayou.

[@davidegg22]

Yes, the waterway WAS the traveled route back then. Thanks!

[@vivians9392]

It stated the back faced the bayou, and the column entrance was facing away from the bayou.