October Mourning Tours at Destrehan Plantation

Throughout October, discover 1800s mourning traditions as you learn about the lives of free and enslaved people at Destrehan Plantation. Explore customs such as displaying a casket in the parlor for three days before burial, covering mirrors, and stopping clocks at the time of death.

This seasonal addition to our regular tours offers another glimpse into the past—and a perfect complement to our nighttime Haunted Tours.