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 »
2016 Beyond the History Books lecture series – Lecture #1, Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Aug 01, 2016 newsPlease join Destrehan Plantation, LeMusee de f.p.c. and St. Charles Parish Library as we kick off the 2016 Beyond the History Books lecture series. All lectures are free of charge and take place in the large meeting room of the St. Charles Parish East Regional Library located at 160 W. Campus Dr. Destrehan, LA from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Lecture #1, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - Judy Pinter, MLA, M.A. presents Louise Destrehan Harvey: A Pioneer Business Woman in the 19th Century, New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More »
Fourth of July – We are open for tours!
Jun 23, 2016 newsHello All, the plantation is open for tours Monday, July 4, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read More »
Memorial Day – We are open for tours!
May 27, 2016 newsThe plantation is open for Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last tour leaves at 4:00 p.m. and the grounds close at 5:00 p.m. Read More »
ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY MAY 21st and SUNDAY MAY 22nd, 2016
May 19, 2016 newsThe River Road (Hwy. 48) will be closed east of us by the Bunge North America Grain Refinery from Saturday, May 21, 2016, starting at 6:00 a.m. until Sunday, May 22, 2016, 6:00 p.m. Those of you coming from New Orleans should take I-10 West to I-310 South (Boutte) and take exit 6 to Destrehan and make a left on River Road (Hwy. 48). If you take exit 2, get off on the Norco exit (right), go down Airline Hwy (Hwy 61) headed west, until you reach Ormond Blvd. Go all the way down Ormond Blvd. until you reach the River Road (Hwy. 48) make a left on River Road and drive about 1 mile. The Plantation Store will be to your left. Read More »