Enter for your chance to win the use of the Mule Barn for your special event
Jul 31, 2020 newsLocals as part of our fundraising effors, we are selling raffle tickets in our Plantation Store/gift shop and Azby Adminstrative Office located on 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047. Prize 1 - Use of the Mule Barn for your special event (birthday party, bridal shower, family reunion, corporate function, wedding, etc.) on an available date - includes catering kitchen and carriageway (accommoates 50 to 250 people). Prize 2 - Weekend stay in our Marie Celeste creole cottage (sleeps 2 to 6 people) on an available date and free tour. Tickets sell for $5.00 each. The gift shop is opening seven days a week from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The Azby Administrative Office is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Winners announced Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 12 noon at Destrehan Plantation's Fall Festival. In the event we do not have the festival due to COVID-19. We will still… Read More »
Thank You Greater New Orleans Foundation and Norco Economic Development Fund
Jul 30, 2020 newsA huge thank you to the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Norco Economic Development Fund for their generous grant awarded to the River Road Historical Society. The RRHS utilized funds from the grants to complete two of three projects. We completed a 10 ft. wide brick walkway that leads from the Plantation Store to end of the Manor House. This new pathway allows guests with mobility issues to safely and securely move from the Plantation Store to the Manor House. For our second project, we completed 750 ft. of resurfacing on our main road leading to our parking lot located at the back of our property. Both completed projects provide increased mobility, safety, and security to guests for years to come. Come take a tour of Destrehan Plantation, "The Gateway to the River Parishes," and see our recent completed projects. Sincerely, Tracy Smith Executive Director Destrehan Plantation … Read More »
Effective Saturday, August 1, 2020 New Business Hours
Jul 27, 2020 newsEffective Saturday, August 1, 2020 our new business hours will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The first tour of the day is 9:30 am, then 10:00 am, then every hour after. The last tour and demonstration of the day is 3:00 pm. The grounds and gift shop close at 4:30 pm. Destrehan Plantation continues to provide guided tours by historical interpreters. Read More »
River Road Historical Society Fundraiser is Friday, August 14, 2020
Jul 14, 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. You can pre-order your lunch or dinner here: River Road Historical Society Fundraiser Read More »
Destrehan Plantation is open for July 4, 2020
Jul 03, 2020 newsThe plantation is open Saturday, July 4, 2020 for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Have a wonderful weekend. Read More »
Destrehan Plantation is open for tours
Jun 19, 2020 newsHello Everyone, the plantation is open for tours seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The first tour begins at 9:30 am and the next tour begins at 10:00 am then every hour after with the last tour beginning at 4:00 pm. Read More »
Closed for Tropical Storm Cristobal
Jun 06, 2020 newsDue to Tropical Storm Cristobal and employee safety, we are closed Sunday, June 7th and Monday, June 8th, 2020. Stay safe everyone. Read More »
We are open Memorial Day Weekend and Memorial Day
May 22, 2020 newsThe plantation is open for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The first tour begins at 9:30 am and the last tour begins at 4:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you. Read More »
We are reopening our doors Friday, May 15, 2020
May 13, 2020 newsDestrehan Plantation will reopen its doors to the public beginning Friday, May 15, 2020. Our business hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. With our reopening, we have implemented some new procedures to help protect both our guests and employees from the current COVID health crisis. Our staff will be wearing masks. Guests are required to wear a mask inside of the gift shop and main house. Guests will not be required to wear mask while walking the grounds. Our guided tours will consist of no more than 10 people at a time. This includes the guide. Hand sanitizer will be available to the public near the registers in our gift shop. We will regularly disinfect areas of touch such as railings, bannisters, door knobs and bathroom facilities, etc. We look forward to seeing you! Read More »
Heritage Weekend is cancelled, due to COVID-19.
Apr 03, 2020 newsDue to the current health crisis COVID-19, Heritage Weekend is cancelled. It's up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone, including young and healthy people, should avoid large gatherings during this time. Read More »