The Heritage Education Program of Destrehan Plantation

11/29/2021

Great opportunity for high school students in need of service hours. Volunteer must be dependable and prompt.

Perks include free refreshments and Christmas confections. Please contact Melissa with Destrehan Plantation at 985-764-9315, ext. 2 for more information.

10/29/2021

10/28/2021

Local band Les Bons-Riens to play at our 49th Annual Fall Festival, Saturday, November 13th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

10/27/2021

Destrehan Plantation's Annual Fall Festival opens 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 13th and Sunday, November 14th, 2021 located at 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana. Admission for a full day is $8.00 per adult or teen, $5.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. The house tour is an additional cost of $8 per adult and teen and free for children 12 and under.

Craft vendors throughout the United States showcase their talent and sell their handcrafted items. The mule barn promises to captivate the antique collector with distinctive pieces from antique dealers throughout Louisiana.

Entertainment includes local band Les-Bons-Riens performing Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition performs Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Local girls rule! Faith Becnel performs Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Kayla Woodson performs Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

Cajun and Creole food lovers enjoy our food court while dining in the picnic area and enjoying live entertainment.

Parking on our property is free. There is also parking available on the levee and Bridge Park.

49th Annual Fall Festival

07/28/2021

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. Go back in time now.

04/28/2021

Through music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and hands-on activities, Destrehan Plantation invites the public to take a look at Louisiana’s past during Heritage Weekend. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – [...]

04/20/2021

More than 250 artisans, craftsmen, entertainers, naturalists, and historical reenactors representing the diversity of Louisiana's people will make the past come to life during Heritage Weekend at Destrehan Plantation. Join us on May 1-2, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day. Tickets may be purchased on-line or at Destrehan Plantation on May 1-2. Download the Weekend Map and Activities here: http://bit.ly/destheritagewknd

04/14/2021

Learn all about the history of the slave cabins and the 1811 Slave Revolt at the Destrehan Plantation. For more information, visit destrehanplantation.org

03/31/2021

Les Bons-Riens Cajun Band playing Hicks Wagon Wheel Special