PAST TIMES SUMMER CAMP – REGISTER NOW!
May 04, 2022 newsPast Time Summer Camp is June 20th - 24th, 2022 from 9 am to 3 pm - Participants are 7 to 12 years old. At Past Times Summer camp, campers experience Louisiana history, culture, and heritage spanning the years from the Native American inhabitants to the Civil War. For more information on the summer camp and registration click this link here: https://www.destrehanplantation.org/events/past-times-camp Read More »
Register Now for Past Times Summer Camp
Apr 18, 2022 newsThe River Road Historical Society is pleased to offer its second annual Past Times Summer Camp at Destrehan Plantation. Organized and operated by Destrehan Plantation staff members and volunteers with expertise in numerous topics related to Louisiana history, Past Times Camp is available for children between the ages of 7-12. Each day, campers will use the extensive grounds and buildings of Destrehan Plantation as the backdrop for their fun and learning. The camp will include indoor and outdoor activities as the children explore history from the earliest inhabitants to the Civil War. The camp includes presentations by staff members and volunteers along with numerous hands-on activities to make history come alive. Some of the activities include making and playing old-time toys and games, butter making, candle making, and rope making as our ancestors would have done in the 1700s and 1800s, and daily opportunities to read, write, and talk about Louisiana… Read More »
The Plantation is closed on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022
Apr 14, 2022 newsThe plantation will be closed for Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, and will resume normal business hours, Monday, April 18, 2022. The Destrehan Plantation family wishes you a wonderful holiday. Read More »
Heritage Day, Friday, April 8, 2022
Feb 24, 2022 newsDestrehan Plantation invites schools and the general public to take a step back in time as we showcase life in the 19th century and celebrate the people who contributed to Louisiana's diverse culture. For more information regarding this event, visit the Heritage Day webpage here: https://www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com/events/heritage-day Read More »
Happy New Year 2022!
Jan 01, 2022 newsDestrehan Plantation is now offering tours in English, French and Spanish! You can book your tour in advance online through our website. Read More »
The Candy Cane Celebration is on for Saturday!
Dec 10, 2021 newsWe will have the Candy Cane Celebration even if it rains Saturday. We have made preparations for the rain and most activities will take place in the barn, under the carriageway, under the pavilion, and the outdoor kitchen. Please bring an umbrella because you will have to walk to the pavilion and outdoor kitchen. Read More »
Bienvenue a Daniel!
Nov 22, 2021 newsBienvenue a Daniel, notre interprete historique en Francais au Musee et Domaine Destrehan. Faites vos reservations des a present en visitant notre site internet a: www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com. Read More »
49th Annual Fall Festival is on!
Oct 18, 2021 newsOur 49th Annual Fall Festival is Saturday & Sunday, November 13th and 14th 2021 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit our festival page here to find out more information: https://www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com/events/upcoming-events Read More »
Destrehan Plantation to re-open for tours Friday, September 24, 2021
Sep 22, 2021 newsHello All, the plantation will re-open for tour Friday, September 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Tours will leave every hour on the hour. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation Closed Until Further Notice
Sep 11, 2021 newsHello All, The plantation home suffered no damages. However, due to heavy tree debris and no electricity and internet, we are closed until further notice. Read More »