Living History Museum

Our Historic Site Offers:

• History-rich guided tours
• Beautiful scenery
• A relaxing atmosphere
• Picnic areas
• A Heritage Education Program for students
• A gift shop with hand-made items by local artists and craft artisans
• Senior citizens, AAA motor club, military, children, and large group discounts
• Our gift shop, the main house, and the Miller-Haydel Museum are handicap accessible

Tours Includes:

• A guided tour of the plantation home by a historical interpreter
• Access to The Jefferson Room – featuring an authentic document signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
• Access to The Herbert J Harvey, Jr. Legacy Room – featuring interactive media and original artifacts and documents from the family members
• Access to the 1811 German Coast Uprising, a Slave Revolt Exhibit in the Miller-Haydel Museum.
• Self-guided tour of the grounds and dependency buildings
• A daily folk-life demonstration

Uber and Lyft provide transportation to and from the plantation!

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Before you come, please note the following: If you book your tour for a specific time and arrive early or late, we honor your booking for the entire day. This means you can take the tour that is available when you arrive. Groups of 20 or more people require a reservation. See Group Tours for more information. All major credit cards accepted Photography is welcomed at Destrehan Plantation as long as it does not delay the tour. Video and audio taping are prohibited during guided tours. Cancellation Policy: If you cannot make the tour, we require notice in writing/email 24 hours before the date of the tour.  We do not refund any no-shows.