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Locals 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 … Read More »

A 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 comple… Read More »

Effective 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 a… Read More »

COVID-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 »

The plantation is open Saturday, July 4, 2020 for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Have a wonderful weekend. Read More »

Hello Everyone,  the plantation is open for tours seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The first tour begins at 9:30 am and the next tour begins at 10:00 am then every hour after with the last tour beginning at 4:00 pm.    … Read More »

Due to Tropical Storm Cristobal and employee safety, we are closed Sunday, June 7th and Monday, June 8th, 2020. Stay safe everyone. Read More »

The plantation is open for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The first tour begins at 9:30 am and the last tour begins at 4:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you. Read More »

Destrehan Plantation will reopen its doors to the public beginning Friday, May 15, 2020. Our business hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. With our reopening, we have implemented some new procedures to help protect both our guests and employees from the cur… Read More »

Due to the current health crisis COVID-19, Heritage Weekend is cancelled. It's up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone, including young and healthy people, should avoid large gatherings during this time.… Read More »