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THE PLANTATION IS OPEN FOR FOURTH OF JULY, 2018

July 2, 2018 news

We 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… Read More »

FALL FESTIVAL is Saturday and Sunday, November 10th & 11th 2018

June 11, 2018 news

Arts and Crafts vendors you can download the necessary forms from our upcoming events page. Read More »

Southern Sweet Tea Event, Saturday, July 14, 2018

June 7, 2018 news

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Southern Sweet Tea Event, Saturday, July 14, 2018

June 7, 2018 news

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THE PLANTATION IS OPEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018

May 22, 2018 news

The 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

March 26, 2018 news

The 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 you… Read More »

ELEVATOR OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO RENOVATIONS

March 5, 2018 news

Effective 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 plantatio… Read More »

What our guests are saying about Destrehan Plantation

February 26, 2018 news

Courtesy 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 N… Read More »

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