Whitney Plantation
About Whitney Plantation
What's incredibly unique about The Whitney Plantation is that it hasn't been open to the public for long. Until 2014, its 262 year history was kept private, but now through tours, you can visit this very special historic attraction in Louisiana
The Whitney Plantation is the only plantation museum in the entire state of Louisiana to have a focus on slavery. It's an eye opening experience as you make your way around the historic property.
The museum exhibits, as well as memorial artwork and beautifully restored historic buildings, offer a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana's enslaved people. Hundreds of first-person slave narratives add an extra layer of story telling to your journey.
The only way to experience The Whitney Plantation is via a guided tour. During your visit, you will be taken to a number of the key buildings and sites on the property.
The Big House is a focal point, with this French Creole style cottage dating back to the late 18th century. In fact, it's one of the best preserved Creole plantation houses standing on River Road.
You can see the oldest detached kitchen in Louisiana on your tour (pretty amazing to think about!), with this late 18th century, as well as the last surviving French Creole Barn in the entire nation!
There's a blacksmith shop fully equipped with tools of that era so you can really gain an understanding of what life was like all those years ago, and then you experience the sobering slave cabins.
Whitney Plantation used to have 22 slave cabins, but many were torn down, so with just 7 standing today on the site (2 of them are original), you can really sense first hand what life would have been like as an enslaved person.
It's an invaluable lesson for the kids to experience.
A fascinating, moving and highly recommended plantation experience in Louisiana, Whitney Plantation is truly one of the most interesting in the region.
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Suggest editHow much does it cost?
Suggest editAdults $23
Children $10 (Ages 6 to 18)
Free Under 6 years
Last Update 2022
Discount $20 for seniors, students & Military Personnel
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Whitney Plantation FAQ’s
Do they have baby facilities?
Baby strollers may be used in the Visitor’s Center and taken through the grounds if they are able to go over gravel. However, baby strollers are not permitted in the Big House.
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at Whitney Plantation?
They have vending machines and snacks
Any top tips when visiting?
The tours are given every 30 minutes between 10am - 3pm. You can visit the Visitor Center's museum self-guided
Does Whitney Plantation have a gift shop?
There is a Museum Shop where you can grab pick up some items related to the plantation to take home, including educational items
Teachers corner
Discounts available for groups of 21 people or more with one month advanced booking., but it's a wonderful history lesson for children
Do they have baby facilities?
Baby strollers may be used in the Visitor’s Center and taken through the grounds if they are able to go over gravel. However, baby strollers are not permitted in the Big House.
Does Whitney Plantation have healthy eating or Vegan options?
You can bring your own food to enjoy, but only in and just outside of the Visitor's Center. There is no food permitted on the tour or inside any of the historic structures. Only water bottles may be taken on the tour.
Is Whitney Plantation fully accessible?
The visitor center is ADA compliant. The historic Big House is not, and visitors with wheelchairs will not be able to visit the second level. The tour is an hour and a half walking tour.
There are also handicap parking space
Any additonal information?
A. The tour lasts 1.5 hours, and you should plan to be on site for approximately 2 hours.
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