The Destrehan Plantation, located in Mississippi's River Valley, is filled with historical and architectural significance. This guided Destrehan Plantation tour will take you through the historic plantation, where you will learn about slavery, its ghost stories, and the region's Creole history.
When you reach the plantation, your guide will teach you about the Destrehan family, who were French descendents and built the estate in 1787. When the plantation was fully functioning it was known for its production of sugar and indigo. Try to imagine what the plantation would have been like during its heyday as you tour its extensive grounds. Observe craft demonstrations to see what these processes would have been like in the 1700s. You will also get to view an authentic letter from President Thomas Jefferson and hear the ghost stories that have haunted this plantation for generations. This trip to the Destrehan Plantation is a historical plantation tour that will fascinate the whole family. Take a day trip from New Orleans for a chance to see the area's agrarian past.