Plantation closing at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Dec 18, 2017 newsThe plantation will close 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 for a company function. We will resume normal business hours, Thursday, December 21, 2017. Read More »
The Plantation is Closed December 24th for Christmas Eve and December 25th for Christmas Day
Nov 28, 2017 newsWe will resume normal business hours, Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Read More »
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017
Nov 16, 2017 newsThe plantation is closed Thursday, November 23, 2017 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours, Friday, November 24, 2017. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Read More »
Fall Festival is Saturday and Sunday, November 11th & 12th 2017
Oct 31, 2017 newsThe River Road Historical Society recently acquired an additional eight (8) acres of wooded land contiguous to the north of the plantation's existing property. Contractors converted a portion of the new land into a large parking lot to be used for parking during our annual Fall Festival held the second weekend in November. We hope you will join us at the Fall Festival, as well as anytime, to see some of the exciting things we are doing at Destrehan Plantation. Read More »
TROPICAL STORM NATE
Oct 06, 2017 newsDue to Tropical Storm Nate, the plantation will close at noon on Saturday, October 7, 2017. The plantation is also closed Sunday, October 8, 2017. Read More »
Save the Date! Fall Festival is Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12, 2017
Sep 26, 2017 newsGates open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm This years' festival will feature live entertainment by: Summer Breeze Band - Saturday: 12:00 noon -4:00 pm Louisiana Spice - Sunday: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm Get your holiday shopping done by visiting our arts & crafts vendors. If you are looking for something vintage, visit our antique vendors located in the mule barn. Children's entertainment includes pony rides, face painting and our new kid's activity center featuring historic games. Admission is $8.00 per adult and teen Free for children 12 and under For more information contact (985) 764-9315 All proceeds from admission fees benefit the Master Plan Expansion Project at Destrehan Plantation. Read More »
Cooperage (Barrel Making) Demonstration at the Plantation!
Sep 25, 2017 newsOur experienced cooper will demonstrate the art of barrel making. On plantations coopers crafted cask barrels, which held sugar, flour, gunpower, tobacco, liquids and other commdoities. Coopers turned staves and hoops into butter churns, tubs, buckets and pails. If you would like to see his demonstration, please call in advance for the schedule at (985) 764-9315. Read More »
The Taylor Barn Activity Center is Now Open!
Sep 11, 2017 newsDestrehan Plantation's newest addition to the Heritage Education Program is the opening of its hands-on activity center for students. Read More »
The Plantation is Open for Labor Day, September 4, 2017
Sep 01, 2017 newsThe plantation is open for tours Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Read More »
Plantation is Open Today, Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Aug 30, 2017 newsThe plantation is open for tours today, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Read More »