House in Mourning & The Haunting of Destrehan Ghost Tour
Oct 02, 2025 newsPart of our regular tour (October 1–November 5), House in Mourning invites guests to step into the world of 19th-century mourning, exploring how both free and enslaved families expressed grief and honored their loved ones through rituals, symbols, and somber ceremonies that marked the passage of loss. When night falls, the past refuses to rest. The Hauntings of Destrehan ghost tour runs Thursday–Sunday, October 2–November 16, starting today at 5:30 and then 6:30 PM and lasting about 90 minutes. Explore the plantation after dark, hear chilling stories of tragic deaths and unexplained sightings, and try ghost-hunting tools like dowsing rods and EMF readers in the very rooms where spirits are said to linger. Buy tickets by pressing the gold “Buy Tickets” button at the top of the website. Read More »
53rd Annual Fall Festival – November 8th & 9th, 2025 – Currently accepting new vendor applications
Jul 16, 2025 newsOur 53rd Annual Fall Festival is November 8th & 9th, 2025. We are currently accepting new vendor applications. New vendor applications and booth fees are due by September 30, 2025. Please submit pictures of your work or website or Etsy store for pre-approval to melissa@destrehanplantation.org Read More »
Come celebrate with us! Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony – Indigo Cafe
Jun 30, 2025 newsCome celebrate with us! With our community in mind, Destrehan Plantation created the Indigo Cafe, a quaint meeting place located in Destrehan Plantation's gift shop, offering pastries, sandwiches, ice cream and more! As part of the festivities come say hello to River Parish Chamber attendees and Parish President, Matt Jewel. Light refreshments will be served! Read More »
SUMMER SPECIAL! Buy one adult admission and receive 2 complimentary children’s admission
Jun 23, 2025 newsTake advantage of our new summer special. When you buy one adult admission , you will receive 2 complimentary children's admissions (7-17 years of age.) Upon checkout, enter code SUMMER25 in the adult admission, then select - Children (an adult ticket must be purchased first) to receive your two complimentary admissions for children 7-17 years of age. Children 6 and under are always free. Read More »
Introducing our brand new Indigo Cafe! – Open 9 am to 5:30 pm
May 23, 2025 newsOpen Daily - stop by any day of the week for sandwiches, pastries, coffee, Blue Bell ice cream and much more coming soon. Our cafe is located in our plantation store/gift shop. Check out our menu: IndigoCafeMenu Read More »
Past Times Summer Camp – June 16–20
May 19, 2025 newsChildren ages 7–12 can explore Louisiana history through fun, hands-on activities at Destrehan Plantation, including crafts, games, and more. Spaces are limited—register now under the Past Times Camp section in the Event tab! Read More »
Happening this Sunday at Destrehan Plantation! – Craws for the Cause
May 15, 2025 newsJoin the Pork Belly Cartel for a day of mudbugs, music, and make a difference at this signature event - Craws for the Cause! It's more than just a party - it's a purpose. Every dollar raised supports Hogs for the Cause, the world's largest pediatric brain cancer research charity. Read More »
Past Times Summer Camp – June 16–20
Apr 29, 2025 newsChildren ages 7–12 can explore Louisiana history through fun, hands-on activities at Destrehan Plantation, including crafts, games, and more. Spaces are limited—register now under the Past Times Camp section in the Event tab! Read More »
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 newsThe plantation will be closed Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 and resume normal business hours, Monday, April 21, 2025. Read More »
Past Times Summer Camp June 16th – 20th, 2025 from 9am to 3pm
Apr 07, 2025 newsThe registration fee is $225 per camper. For more information, please contact Brenda Benoit, Heritage Education Coordinator, at (985) 764-9315, ext. 3 Read More »