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Welcome to Destrehan Plantation, where history unfolds in fascinating detail. Here you’ll be introduced by name–not just to the people whose portraits hang in this historic home–but to many of the enslaved men and women who built this plantation and made it thrive.
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Destrehan Plantation 13034 River Road Destrehan, Louisiana...
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Destrehan Plantation 13034 River Road Destrehan, Louisiana...
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Jean Noel began growing sugar cane, and by 1804, the...
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Plantation life in Louisiana is a fascinating book with many...
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Our Life At Destrehan Plantation Tour and is available in...
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Early records from St. Charles parish show enslaved Africans...
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Destrehan Plantation (French: Plantation Destrehan) is an antebellum mansion, in the French Colonial style, modified with Greek Revival architectural elements. It is located in southeast Louisiana, near the town of the same name, Destrehan. During the 19th century, the plantation was a major producer of indigo and then sugarcane.
Jean Noel began growing sugar cane, and by 1804, the plantation with 56 enslaved workers, produced over 203,000 pounds of sugar. In 1803 the transfer of Louisiana from Spain to France to the United States saw Jean Noel Destrehan’s entry into politics.
Built in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. The plantation is open seven (7) days a week with the exception of major holidays from 9am to 5:30pm. The first tour begins at 9:30am. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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Explore Destrehan Plantation, the oldest documented antebellum plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley and the closest to New Orleans. Learn about the 1811 Revolt and the slavery experience from knowledgeable guides.
The plantation played a role in history of Louisiana’s African American heritage. Charles Delondes from St. John the Baptist Parish led his fellow slaves on a march in hopes of reaching Governor Claiborne in New Orleans with a message to abolish slavery in Louisiana.
French Quarter: View Map. Thirty minutes away from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Our costumed historical interpreters will intrigue you with stories of the families who lived on the plantation free and enslaved.
