THE PLANTATION IS OPEN FOR FOURTH OF JULY, 2018
Jul 02, 2018 newsWe are open Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Our first tour leaves at 9:30 am. The demonstration for Wednesday, July 4th is in-depth commentary on the 1811 Slave Revolt. Destrehan Plantation wishes everyone a wonderful Fourth of July. Read More »
FALL FESTIVAL is Saturday and Sunday, November 10th & 11th 2018
Jun 11, 2018 newsArts and Crafts vendors you can download the necessary forms from our upcoming events page. Read More »
Southern Sweet Tea Event, Saturday, July 14, 2018
Jun 07, 2018 newsGet your tickets here at http://www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com/upcoming-events.html Read More »
Southern Sweet Tea Event, Saturday, July 14, 2018
Jun 07, 2018 newsGet your tickets here at http://www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com/upcoming-events.html Read More »
THE PLANTATION IS OPEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018
May 22, 2018 newsThe plantation is open Memorial Day weekend and Memorial Day, Monday May 28, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Read More »
EASTER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2018
Mar 26, 2018 newsThe plantation is open for Good Friday, March 30th and Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are closed Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. We resume normal business hours, Monday, April 2, 2018. Destrehan Plantation wishes you and your family a wonderful Easter holiday. Read More »
ELEVATOR OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO RENOVATIONS
Mar 05, 2018 newsEffective today, Monday, March 5, 2018, our cistern that houses the elevator will be out of service for the next several months while being renovated. Visitors who cannot climb stairs will still be able to see the video, bottom floor of the plantation house, Jefferson Room, Legacy Room and the daily demonstration. Read More »
What our guests are saying about Destrehan Plantation
Feb 26, 2018 newsCourtesy of Trip Advisor "It's a very good combination of history, slave life, plantation owner life, good view of the house and other buildings and slave quarters and a lot of great information. And it's one of the closest ones to New Orleans. Some plantations focus more on the slave life and some completely ignore it only focusing on the main house and its people and furnishings. We have visited many and found this one to be the best balance," said Bingitt from Washington State. Read More »