We are open for Presidents’ Day
Feb 20, 2017 newsWe are open for tours on Presidents' Day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Our tours leave every thirty minutes, on the hour and every half-hour. We look forward to seeing you! Read More »
Beyond The History Books Lecture Series Spring 2017
Feb 08, 2017 newsDestrehan Plantation, Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans and St. Charles Parish Regional Library are proud to sponsor this lecture series addressing history that has been overlooked in the classroom humanities. Beyond the History Books is open to the public and free of charge. All lectures take place in the large meeting room of the St. Charles Parish East Reginal Library from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Read More »
Mardi Gras Schedule 2017
Jan 02, 2017 newsHope all of you had a wonderful New Year! If you are visiting New Orleans for the Mardi Gras, please stop by Destrehan Plantation and do a tour. We are only 25 minutes away from downtown New Orleans. Our plantation will be open the weekend before Mardi Gras and Lundi Gras day, Monday, February 27, 2017. You can view the parade schedule here at http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule.html. If you are looking for transporation to our site visit this link here at http://www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com/transportation.html Read More »
Happy Holidays from Destrehan Plantation
Dec 19, 2016 newsHello All, the plantation is closed Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th and Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2016. We are also closed for New Years Day, Sunday, January 1, 2017. From the Destrehan Plantation Family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Read More »
Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 17, 2016 newsThe plantation is closed for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2016 and will resume normal business hours Friday, November 25, 2016. May you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Read More »
Good News!
Oct 11, 2016 newsIt is with great pride that I announce our purchase of over eight (8) acres of property adjacent to the Destrehan Plantation site. This acquisition allows future expansion of our site and dedicated parking areas for our Fall Festival and other community events. Although our Fall Festival is not being held this year because of construction projects and a lack of parking space, it will return next year, bigger and better, with those much needed parking spaces. We thank The Azby Fund for their donation of $350,000 for this purchase. The River Road Historical Society is responsible for raising additional funds for the balance of the purchase and construction of the parking area. Our Holiday Gala scheduled Saturday, December 3, 2016 is our first fundraising event. You can find out more information about this event on our website or Facebook events page, or you may call our office at (985)… Read More »
Holiday Gala – December 3, 2016
Sep 19, 2016 newsThe River Road Historical Society will hold its first Holiday Gala on the front lawn of Destrehan Plantation on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature food by local restaurants, businesses and individuals, and an open bar of beer, wine and soft drinks. Entertainment will include live music by Reed Allemand, candlelight tours of the plantation house, door prizes and a silent auction of unique prizes. Dress for the event is holiday attire. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Mule Barn. Tickets for the event are $50 per person and benefit the Destrehan Plantation Master Plan and Expansion. To order tickets, call the plantation business office at 985-764-9315 or stop by the Destrehan Plantation Store at 13034 River Road in Destrehan. We hope to see you on December 3, 2016. Read More »
Beyond the History Books – Lecture Series #3
Aug 30, 2016 newsJari Christopher Honora, B.A., Historian/Genealogist presents Legacy of New Orleans Free People of Color, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish East Regional Library located on 160 W. Campus, Dr. in Destrehan, Louisiana. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Read More »
The Plantation is Open for Labor Day, September 5, 2016
Aug 24, 2016 newsHello All, The plantation is open for Labor Day, September 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read More »
Fortunately, there was no flooding here at the plantation. Destrehan Plantation is open for tours.
Aug 16, 2016 newsThank you to everyone who has inquired about the flooding. We appreciate your calls and kind words. Destrehan Plantation remains dry, and we are open for tours. However, our thoughts and prayers are with those throughout South Louisiana affected by flooding. Read More »