48th 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 »
Destrehan Plantation Closed Today, 10/28/20
Oct 28, 2020 newsThe plantation is closed today, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta. We will resume normal business hours Thursday, October 29, 2020. Read More »
Fall Special – 20% off the Unheard Voices Tour
Sep 23, 2020 newsFALL SPECIAL - 20% off the Unheard Voices Tour with family descendant Dianne Honore Destrehan. Hear about the plantation from the view point of enslaved peoples and women as well as the history of the area including Acadians and German immigrants. Book your tour today at https://www.destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com/.../unheard-voices-of.... Upon checkout enter code FALL2020 to receive your discount. Offer valid until December 31, 2020. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation open Monday, September 14th, closed Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
Sep 14, 2020 newsThe plantation is open today, however, we are closed Tuesday, September 15, 2020 due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Sally. Read More »
The Plantation is open Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day, 2020
Aug 31, 2020 newsThe plantation is open for tours Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Read More »
Special Offer Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day
Aug 31, 2020 newsTour Destrehan Plantation Labor Day Weekend or Labor Day and receive a free book titled Destrehan - The Man, The House, The Legacy. Offer applies to adults 18 years of age and older. Read More »
Our historical site resumes normal business hours today, Friday, August 28, 2020
Aug 28, 2020 newsWe are happy to report there was no flood or wind damage from Hurrican Laura and Tropical Storm Marco. We resume normal business hours today, Friday, August 28, 2020. Read More »
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STORMS MARCO AND LAURA
Aug 23, 2020 newsThe National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning through Wednesday for St. Charles Parish and the surrounding area. Due to the potential for severe weather and for the safety of our staff, Destrehan Plantation will be closed Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27, 2020. Read More »
Important Information for Vendors Regarding Our Annual Fall Festival
Aug 20, 2020 newsDear Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival Vendors, I hope all of you are well and staying safe during this difficult time. Thank you for your continued support and participation in our annual fall festival. You are the reason our festival has been so successful for the past 48 years. As of now, we are still planning to hold the annual fall festival on November 14th & 15th of 2020. If we cannot have the festival due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are planning a reschedule date of February 27 & 28, 2021. We will make a final decision around September 15, 2020, and will send you an email. If we have to reschedule, and you have already paid your 2020 booth fee, we will apply the fee towards the rescheduled date in February 2021. If you have already paid your booth fee, and cannot participate on the rescheduled dates… Read More »
River Road Historical Society Fundraiser is Friday, August 14, 2020 – Order Here
Aug 10, 2020 newsCOVID-19 has had a huge impact on the travel and tourism industry. We need your help. Help support the River Road Historical Society and their mission to preserve history and provide education on Destrehan Plantation. All proceeds from fundraisers go to the restoration and preservation of Destrehan Plantation and its dependency buildings. We are providing lunch and dinner available for pick up Friday, August 14th 2020 at the Mule Barn located on 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana. The menu consists of jambalaya, white beans, catfish and garlic bread. Extras include peach cobbler dessert and bottled drinks at an additional cost. Lunch or dinner pre-ordered and paid by credit card is $9:00 per person, plus applicable fees. Payment day of the event is $10.00 per person. Please pick up your lunch in the mule barn between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please pick up you dinner in the mule barn… Read More »