Special Offer Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day
Aug 31, 2020 newsTour Destrehan Plantation Labor Day Weekend or Labor Day and receive a free book titled Destrehan - The Man, The House, The Legacy. Offer applies to adults 18 years of age and older. Read More »
Our historical site resumes normal business hours today, Friday, August 28, 2020
Aug 28, 2020 newsWe are happy to report there was no flood or wind damage from Hurrican Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. We resume normal business hours today, Friday, August 28, 2020. Read More »
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STORMS MARCO AND LAURA
Aug 23, 2020 newsThe National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning through Wednesday for St. Charles Parish and the surrounding area. Due to the potential for severe weather and for the safety of our staff, Destrehan Plantation will be closed Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27, 2020. Read More »
Important Information for Vendors Regarding Our Annual Fall Festival
Aug 20, 2020 newsDear Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival Vendors, I hope all of you are well and staying safe during this difficult time. Thank you for your continued support and participation in our annual fall festival. You are the reason our festival has been so successful for the past 48 years. As of now, we are still planning to hold the annual fall festival on November 14th & 15th of 2020. If we cannot have the festival due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are planning a reschedule date of February 27 & 28, 2021. We will make a final decision around September 15, 2020, and will send you an email. If we have to reschedule, and you have already paid your 2020 booth fee, we will apply the fee towards the rescheduled date in February 2021. If you have already paid your booth fee, and cannot participate on the rescheduled dates… Read More »
River Road Historical Society Fundraiser is Friday, August 14, 2020 – Order Here
Aug 10, 2020 newsCOVID-19 has had a huge impact on the travel and tourism industry. We need your help. Help support the River Road Historical Society and their mission to preserve history and provide education on Destrehan Plantation. All proceeds from fundraisers go to the restoration and preservation of Destrehan Plantation and its dependency buildings. We are providing lunch and dinner available for pick up Friday, August 14th 2020 at the Mule Barn located on 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana. The menu consists of jambalaya, white beans, catfish and garlic bread. Extras include peach cobbler dessert and bottled drinks at an additional cost. Lunch or dinner pre-ordered and paid by credit card is $9:00 per person, plus applicable fees. Payment day of the event is $10.00 per person. Please pick up your lunch in the mule barn between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please pick up you dinner in the mule barn… Read More »
Enter for your chance to win the use of the Mule Barn for your special event
Jul 31, 2020 newsLocals as part of our fundraising effors, we are selling raffle tickets in our Plantation Store/gift shop and Azby Adminstrative Office located on 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047. Prize 1 - Use of the Mule Barn for your special event (birthday party, bridal shower, family reunion, corporate function, wedding, etc.) on an available date - includes catering kitchen and carriageway (accommoates 50 to 250 people). Prize 2 - Weekend stay in our Marie Celeste creole cottage (sleeps 2 to 6 people) on an available date and free tour. Tickets sell for $5.00 each. The gift shop is opening seven days a week from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The Azby Administrative Office is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Winners announced Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 12 noon at Destrehan Plantation's Fall Festival. In the event we do not have the festival due to COVID-19. We will still… Read More »
Thank You Greater New Orleans Foundation and Norco Economic Development Fund
Jul 30, 2020 newsA huge thank you to the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Norco Economic Development Fund for their generous grant awarded to the River Road Historical Society. The RRHS utilized funds from the grants to complete two of three projects. We completed a 10 ft. wide brick walkway that leads from the Plantation Store to end of the Manor House. This new pathway allows guests with mobility issues to safely and securely move from the Plantation Store to the Manor House. For our second project, we completed 750 ft. of resurfacing on our main road leading to our parking lot located at the back of our property. Both completed projects provide increased mobility, safety, and security to guests for years to come. Come take a tour of Destrehan Plantation, "The Gateway to the River Parishes," and see our recent completed projects. Sincerely, Tracy Smith Executive Director Destrehan Plantation … Read More »
Effective Saturday, August 1, 2020 New Business Hours
Jul 27, 2020 newsEffective Saturday, August 1, 2020 our new business hours will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The first tour of the day is 9:30 am, then 10:00 am, then every hour after. The last tour and demonstration of the day is 3:00 pm. The grounds and gift shop close at 4:30 pm. Destrehan Plantation continues to provide guided tours by historical interpreters. Read More »
River Road Historical Society Fundraiser is Friday, August 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020 newsCOVID-19 has had a huge impact on the travel and tourism industry. We need your help. Help support the River Road Historical Society and their mission to preserve history and provide education on Destrehan Plantation. All proceeds from fundraisers go to the restoration and preservation of Destrehan Plantation and its dependency buildings. We are providing lunch and dinner available for pick up Friday, August 14th 2020 at the Mule Barn located on 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana. The menu consists of jambalaya, white beans, catfish and garlic bread. Extras include peach cobbler dessert and bottled drinks at an additional cost. Lunch or dinner pre-ordered and paid by credit card is $9:00 per person, plus applicable fees. Payment day of the event is $10.00 per person. You can pre-order your lunch or dinner here: River Road Historical Society Fundraiser Read More »
Destrehan Plantation is open for July 4, 2020
Jul 03, 2020 newsThe plantation is open Saturday, July 4, 2020 for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Have a wonderful weekend. Read More »