Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ida
Aug 27, 2021 newsDue to impending Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ida, the plantation will be closed Saturday, August 28th through Monday, August 30th. Read More »
Le Creole Messenger Newsletter Summer of 2021
Jul 28, 2021 newsYou can download our newsletter to learn about recent activities at Destrehan Plantation here. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation awarded a Louisiana Culture Care Fund grant!
Jul 06, 2021 newsFunding for Louisiana Culture Care Fund grants has been administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) and provide by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the NEH Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) initiative. The funding received from this grant helps fund the daily operations at Destrehan Plantation. Read More »
The Plantation is open July 4, 2021.
Jun 24, 2021 newsThe plantation is open Sunday, July 4, 2021 for tours from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. You may purchase your tickets online or when you arrive in our plantation store/gift shop. Have a wonderful 4th of July. Read More »
Juneteenth at Destrehan Plantation
Jun 10, 2021 newsJoin Us for a Celebration of Freedom! When: June 19, 2021 Time: 10:15 am - 12:15 pm Free Admission Includes: - 45 Minute Unheard Voices Tour Followed By: - Live Music by Singer Aniyah Bickham - The Black Masking Indians - Genealogy research presentation by Brianna Brown, renowned genealogist *Free food and beverage Read More »
The Plantation is open Memorial Day!
May 24, 2021 newsThe Plantation is open Memorial Weekend and Memorial Day from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Book your tour online and enter code 1811 upon check out to receive $2 off each admission cost. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm – Check out our spring offers
Feb 10, 2021 newsReceive 20% off your entire booking for the Unheard Voices of the German Coast Tour when you enter code Spring2021 upon check out. Offer valid until June 19, 2021. Receive $2 off each admission ticket for the Destrehan Plantation Tour when you enter code 1811 upon check out. Offer valid until June 19, 2021. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation Remains Open Seven Days a Week from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm – Fall Specials
Nov 24, 2020 news48th Annual Destrehan Plantation Fall Event
Nov 02, 2020 newsJoin us Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm on the grounds of Destrehan Plantation for live entertainment, cajun and creole food, arts & crafts vendors, antique dealers, and children's activities. COVID-19 Protocol - Mask are required at all gates, in the food court lines, and inside all buildings. There is a limit of 10 people on tour (this includes the guide). All vendors are required to wear a mask and have hand sanitizer at their tents. Hand santizer stations will be available and placed sporatically on the grounds. Read More »