Connect with the dark and complex history of the American slave trade on a tour to Whitney Plantation, the only plantation totally dedicated to memorializing the lives of enslaved people. Get a primer on antebellum history on the drive from New Orleans, and then explore museum exhibits, memorials, and historic slave cottages on a self-guided audio tour.
- Educational and respectful way to visit a Louisiana plantation
- Honor adults and children whose lives were impacted by slavery
- Browse exhibits, memorials, and art installations at your own pace
- No need to rent a car, as transport from New Orleans is included
What To Expect
Whitney Plantation
Within the boundaries of the “Habitation Haydel,” as the Whitney Plantation was originally known, the story of the Haydel family of German immigrants and the slaves that they held were intertwined. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana’s enslaved people.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
Max group – 10
