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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 »

The plantation is open for tours today, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Read More »

Due to severe thunderstorms and for the safety of our employees, the plantation is closed today, Tuesday, August 29, 2017.   Read More »

Destrehan Plantation's Fall Festival is Saturday & Sunday, November 11 & 12, 2017 located at 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana.   Gates open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm This years' festival will feature live enterta… Read More »

The plantation is open Labor Day weekend and Labor Day 2017. Have a wonderful long weekend and safe travels to you and your family. Read More »