Destrehan Plantation

13034 River Road
Destrehan, LA, 70047
985-764-9315

URL : http://www.destrehanplantation.org

overview : On the banks of the Great Mississippi River, only minutes upstream from historic New Orleans, Louisiana, stands beautiful Destrehan Plantation. - Established in 1787, Destrehan is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. She has survived colonial and civil wars and the perils of time, but with dedication, has now been preserved in all its glory for you to enjoy.

hours (subject to change) : Destrehan Plantation is open for public viewing 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily except on major holidays.

topics : historic homes, african, American, 18th, 19th, century, history, agriculture