Happy New Year 2022!
Jan 01, 2022 newsDestrehan Plantation is now offering tours in English, French and Spanish! You can book your tour in advance online through our website. Read More »
The Candy Cane Celebration is on for Saturday!
Dec 10, 2021 newsWe will have the Candy Cane Celebration even if it rains Saturday. We have made preparations for the rain and most activities will take place in the barn, under the carriageway, under the pavilion, and the outdoor kitchen. Please bring an umbrella because you will have to walk to the pavilion and outdoor kitchen. Read More »
Bienvenue a Daniel!
Nov 22, 2021 newsBienvenue a Daniel, notre interprete historique en Francais au Musee et Domaine Destrehan. Faites vos reservations des a present en visitant notre site internet a: www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com. Read More »
49th Annual Fall Festival is on!
Oct 18, 2021 newsOur 49th Annual Fall Festival is Saturday & Sunday, November 13th and 14th 2021 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit our festival page here to find out more information: https://www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com/events/upcoming-events Read More »
Destrehan Plantation to re-open for tours Friday, September 24, 2021
Sep 22, 2021 newsHello All, the plantation will re-open for tour Friday, September 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Tours will leave every hour on the hour. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation Closed Until Further Notice
Sep 11, 2021 newsHello All, The plantation home suffered no damages. However, due to heavy tree debris and no electricity and internet, we are closed until further notice. Read More »
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ida
Aug 27, 2021 newsDue to impending Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ida, the plantation will be closed Saturday, August 28th through Monday, August 30th. Read More »
Le Creole Messenger Newsletter Summer of 2021
Jul 28, 2021 newsYou can download our newsletter to learn about recent activities at Destrehan Plantation here. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation awarded a Louisiana Culture Care Fund grant!
Jul 06, 2021 newsFunding for Louisiana Culture Care Fund grants has been administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) and provide by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the NEH Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) initiative. The funding received from this grant helps fund the daily operations at Destrehan Plantation. Read More »
The Plantation is open July 4, 2021.
Jun 24, 2021 newsThe plantation is open Sunday, July 4, 2021 for tours from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. You may purchase your tickets online or when you arrive in our plantation store/gift shop. Have a wonderful 4th of July. Read More »