Destrehan Plantation

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  Brittany Anders
a month ago
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  Joseph Fields-Weldon
a week ago
I didn't take many photos hear as I had to sit out the self-guided portion. However, the tour of the home was awesome. The guide was super detailed although a little just straight fact based. Kind of like they are just used to telling the same thing over and over and it's a little bit on auto-pilot now.The grounds are beautiful and the gift shop/entrance and exit really is a vibe all it's own. Very whistle stoppish. Recommended for a slow paced relaxing and educational experience.

  Madison Bynum (Madi)
2 weeks ago
Decided to stop here for a spring break excursion and can say it was definitely gorgeously engaging and truly does captivate the essence of how slavery and the history has shaped Louisiana. Jim; our guide was so witty and a great joy to chat with!! He made the whole experience so educational along with truly telling the story of the history within Destrehan. Definitely recommend this as a stop for the family. It was also really awesome seeing the interpretation of the 1811 slave revolt within their own exhibit on site and some interesting native pieces. It makes my heart soar seeing native american representation.

  leslie a
a week ago
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  Ameena Sethi
2 months ago
The plantation is lovely. We went on Saturday 4/3 and took the 1pm tour. The staff were nice and welcoming. Our guide Allen (I think) was knowledgeable and informative. He gave a lot of information but was short, precise and interactive. I appreciated that. We asked questions and he knew the answers. We visited some out buildings but sadly couldn t explore the whole plantation because it started raining cats and dogs. We went into another exhibit about slave revolt and there was Ms. Julie who was the guide there or facilitator. She seemed very passionate about the subject and very knowledgeable. Having said that she started talking like a boring professor and looked at us like unruly students. We were literally sitting/standing there looking at her afraid of getting in trouble. We had another engagement but her train would not come to a station that we could get off at! She was going hour by hour of the slave revolt. We quite literally had to make an escape. She turned to the last of our group and said with disdain you have to leave? Yes ma am thinking I ll get in trouble for leaving the classroom!!? My goodness! I took a star off because of that. While I appreciate the knowledge, I appreciate keeping it short, interesting and precise even more. Also if we are not interesting in knowing that many details, we should not be made to feel guilty. Allen told us shortly about the slave revolt and it was wonderful. That was the main tour and we enjoyed that thoroughly. The forced lecture - not so much!This plantation is closest to French quarter at about it 30 min and the price is acceptable. I would highly recommend it but steer clear of Ms. Julie unless you have an hour or two extra to spare !

  Debra Story
a month ago
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  Lexi Witherspoon
3 weeks ago
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  David Webster
5 months ago
Great information, very interactive, and Beverly was very engaging. Worth every penny to see this place! They had an entire museum dedicated to the slave revolt, including a list of all the names of slaves that were there. Slavery played a prominent role in this home, and it was discussed well, not glossed over, or made to look like it was not a big deal.

  Rose Scholefield
a month ago
This was a very informative plantation tour. Our docent was amazing. She's was very knowledgeable about the history of the plantation and it's previous owners. She also remembered the news reports about the house being vandalized before it was available for tours.

  Alexander Christensen
3 months ago
Wow, just got back from this incredible place and I'm still buzzing about it! First off, the information on display is absolutely mind-blowing, and the way they've set it up? Super interactive. It's not just your typical walk-and-look kind of museum. You get to really dive into the exhibits, which makes learning about everything so much more fun. And let me tell you about Beverly she's the real deal. Her way of guiding us through the history was so engaging, it felt like stepping back in time. She had stories, facts, you name it, all delivered with this energy that just draws you in.The highlight for me? Their entire section dedicated to the slave revolt. This isn't just a footnote in their history presentation; it's a full-blown, deeply respectful tribute. They've listed out all the names of the slaves that were involved, which hits hard and makes it all so real. It s a powerful reminder of the intense history that unfolded right where you're standing. The way they've handled the topic of slavery is commendable no glossing over or downplaying here. They present it as the significant, impactful part of history it is. If you're thinking about visiting, just do it. It's not only an eye-opener but an experience that's worth every penny and more.

  Keith
5 months ago
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  Stacey Bynum
2 weeks ago
The tour was amazing and definitely had an emotional twist to it! Jim (with 1 m) did a phenomenal job! We will be back! -Tulane/STL family!

  Tamra Kugler
2 months ago
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  Sid Hoffman
2 weeks ago
We really enjoyed the part of the tour we got, but our tour guide fainted while climbing the stairs, and we had to get the grounds keeper to call 911. We didn't get to finish our tour because we would have had to wait another hour for the next tour and we had other plans which caused us to need to go earlier. The speaker at the museum was informative.Hoping our tour guide gets good care and has a full recovery.

  Gina Arens
a week ago
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  Cynthia Dickerson
a week ago
Beautiful grounds! Unique historical house-restored with a specific exhibit showcasing the construction methods of the house. Cutouts in the wall show the lathe, mud filling, and cypress supports. Very safe; no uneven footing or rickety stairs, and the chambers have plenty of clearance. This was the easiest historical house to walk in that I have ever toured.Our tour guide, Ann, was wonderful! The children of the tour guides played with our one-year-old.Don t hire a company; just come here directly because the local docents give the tour, anyways.

  marj1st
8 months ago
We went on a ridiculously hot day in July. Our guide, Emma, was exceptionally knowledgeable and gracious. She provided an aspect of history not taught in schools, including geopolitical issues and melting pot customs that contributed to this unique area! The issue of enslaved people was respectfully addressed and they have made efforts to acknowledge those individuals.It was easy to get around and fascinating to explore all the buildings.Bonus for the Jefferson document! What a surprise!

  Julie
a week ago
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  Del Mar Dial
3 months ago
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  Lynne Edwards
4 months ago
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  Amie Ramsey
2 weeks ago
We had a great tour with Jim! The adults, and the teen, all had a wonderful visit - there was something interesting to each of us. We learned some new things and saw some wonderful exhibits in a quiet little haven just outside of the city. It is so worth the price of admission, and we feel as if we supported a great non-profit that is preserving historical artifacts and presenting true history.

  Michael Blankenship
a month ago
We had a wonderful time with our tour. Alan and Whitney were so educational. They are so passionate about the history behind the plantation and the history of the Slave Revolt of 1811. The gentleman that greeted us (I m sorry I couldn t remember his name) when we came in for our tour was very helpful too. Everyone was very welcoming. My only suggestion would be to have the tour guides to share their Venmo codes on a piece of paper so we can tip them, as not everyone carries cash on hand.

  Debbie Quinn
10 months ago
We attended a private party on the pavilion by the horse barn. It is covered with tables and overhead fans with bathrooms close. It's a great place to have a party.We did not tour the house but the grounds were beautiful with lots of outbuildings. It would be a wonderful home to visit if you are looking for a plantation home to visit.

  Rhonda Reed
5 months ago
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  Caroline Walker Evans
5 days ago
Really great tour of the history of the plantation with our incredibly knowledgeable tour guide, Jim! We asked a lot of questions and he knew the answer to all of them. Really impressive to have someone with so much knowledge. We also really enjoyed walking the grounds and learning about the Slave Revolt. There is an entire building dedicated to teaching about the revolt and we learned a lot. I ve heard that some plantation tours refer to the enslaved people as servants rather than slaves and almost try to insinuate that the enslaved were not treated too bad. I appreciated that Jim did not mince words when it came to this and told the true history of the enslaved people, allowing time for the weight of the information to sink in for each of us. Thank you so much Jim!

  Angel Werlein (GreenGobliness)
4 weeks ago
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  Michael Venning
5 days ago
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  Janet Goodloe
a week ago
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  CK Cstrnv
5 months ago
The story of this place is extremely dark and you can feel that energy while walking around. Cool place to visit and the tour is a must if you want to visit the inside of the main house where they filmed parts of Interview with a Vampire!

  Robin
2 years ago
Excellent tour! Very informative! The tour guide was pleasant and she was knowledgeable about the house and grounds.You can come early and walk around the grounds on a self-guided tour of the slave quarters and the school.There's also a gift shop and public restrooms which were clean.Would definitely do the tour again!