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The plantation is closed New Year's Day, Monday, January 1, 2018. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, January 2, 2018.   Read More »

The plantation will close 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 for a company function. We will resume normal business hours, Thursday, December 21, 2017. Read More »

We will resume normal business hours, Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Read More »

The plantation is closed Thursday, November 23, 2017 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours, Friday, November 24, 2017.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Read More »

The River Road Historical Society recently acquired an additional eight (8) acres of wooded land contiguous to the north of the plantation's existing property. Contractors converted a portion of the new land into a large parking lot to be used fo… Read More »

Due to Tropical Storm Nate, the plantation will close at noon on Saturday, October 7, 2017. The plantation is also closed Sunday, October 8, 2017.     Read More »

Gates open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm This years' festival will feature live entertainment by: Summer Breeze Band - Saturday: 12:00 noon -4:00 pm Louisiana Spice - Sunday: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm Get your holiday shopping done by visiting our a… Read More »

Our experienced cooper will demonstrate the art of barrel making. On plantations coopers crafted cask barrels, which held sugar, flour, gunpower, tobacco, liquids and other commdoities. Coopers turned staves and hoops into butter churns, tubs, bucket… Read More »

Destrehan Plantation's newest addition to the Heritage Education Program is the opening of its hands-on activity center for students.  … Read More »

The plantation is open for tours Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Read More »