Destrehan Plantation Admission & Guided Tour
Step back in time at the oldest documented plantation along the lower Mississippi River Valley with this guided tour of the Destrehan Plantation. Located just 30-minutes from the French Quarter and 10-minutes from the New Orleans International Airport, drive out to discover the legacy of the Destrehan family. Historical interpreters will intrigue you with the storytelling of the plantation owners, enslaved laborers, and free people of color who made the plantation one of the top sugar producers in Louisiana. Marvel at the unique architectural features designed and built by enslaved master builder, Charles Parquet. Educate yourself on a slave revolt almost lost to history. Breath in the natural majesty of centuries-old oak trees draped in Spanish Moss. Book today to drive out and experience New Orleans' oldest and closest plantation!
- Destrehan Plantation Admission & Guided Tour near New Orleans, Louisiana
- Family-friendly tour featuring historical stories of both freed & enslaved people
- Enjoy spectacular views of the mansion, historical artifacts, & stunning live oaks
- See original documents, artifacts, & furnishings of family members
- View the original document signed by Thomas Jefferson & James Madison
- Take in the exhibit on the 1811 Slave Revolt & Rost Home Colony
- Enjoy folk-life demonstration available after the tour
Destrehan Plantation Admission & Guided Tour
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