48th Annual Destrehan Plantation Fall Event
November 2, 2020 newsJoin us Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm on the grounds of Destrehan Plantation for live entertainment, cajun and creole food, arts & crafts vendors, antique dealers, and children's activities. COVID-19 … Read More »
Destrehan Plantation Closed Today, 10/28/20
October 28, 2020 newsThe plantation is closed today, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta. We will resume normal business hours Thursday, October 29, 2020. Read More »
Fall Special - 20% off the Unheard Voices Tour
September 23, 2020 newsFALL SPECIAL - 20% off the Unheard Voices Tour with family descendant Dianne Honore Destrehan. Hear about the plantation from the view point of enslaved peoples and women as well as the history of the area including Acadians and German immigrants. Bo… Read More »
Destrehan Plantation open Monday, September 14th, closed Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
September 14, 2020 newsThe plantation is open today, however, we are closed Tuesday, September 15, 2020 due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Sally. Read More »
The Plantation is open Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day, 2020
August 31, 2020 newsThe plantation is open for tours Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Read More »
Special Offer Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day
August 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
August 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
August 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 wi… Read More »
Important Information for Vendors Regarding Our Annual Fall Festival
August 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 … Read More »
River Road Historical Society Fundraiser is Friday, August 14, 2020 - Order Here
August 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 fu… Read More »