News

We are happy to report there was no flood or wind damage from Hurrican Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. We resume normal business hours today, Friday, August 28, 2020. Read More »

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning through Wednesday for St. Charles Parish and the surrounding area. Due to the potential for severe weather and for the safety of our staff, Destrehan Plantation wi… Read More »

Dear Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival Vendors,   I hope all of you are well and staying safe during this difficult time. Thank you for your continued support and participation in our annual fall festival. You are the reason our festival … Read More »

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the travel and tourism industry. We need your help.  Help support the River Road Historical Society and their mission to preserve history and provide education on Destrehan Plantation. All proceeds from fu… Read More »

Locals as part of our fundraising effors, we are selling raffle tickets in our Plantation Store/gift shop and Azby Adminstrative Office located on 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047. Prize 1 - Use of the Mule Barn for your special event … Read More »

A huge thank you to the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Norco Economic Development Fund for their generous grant awarded to the River Road Historical Society. The RRHS utilized funds from the grants to complete two of three projects. We comple… Read More »

Effective Saturday, August 1, 2020 our new business hours will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The first tour of the day is 9:30 am, then 10:00 am, then every hour after. The last tour and demonstration of the day is 3:00 pm. The grounds and gift shop close a… Read More »

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the travel and tourism industry. We need your help.  Help support the River Road Historical Society and their mission to preserve history and provide education on Destrehan Plantation. All proceeds from fu… Read More »

The plantation is open Saturday, July 4, 2020 for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Have a wonderful weekend. Read More »

Hello Everyone,  the plantation is open for tours seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The first tour begins at 9:30 am and the next tour begins at 10:00 am then every hour after with the last tour beginning at 4:00 pm.    … Read More »