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Destrehan Plantation offers new summer camp
This summer students will have the opportunity to explore history through hands-on activities when Destrehan Plantation hosts it’s first Past Times Summer Camp. […]
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Destrehan Plantation cancels BBQ festival
The Smoke and Oaks BBQ and Music Festival planned by Destrehan Plantation for May 29-30 has been canceled, with plantation Executive Director Tracy Smith noting that a lack of financial sponsorships, coupled with costs, made the event non-viable. […]
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Destrehan Plantation’s Heritage Day expanded, open to public for first time
For more than 20 years, St. Charles Parish schoolchildren have enjoyed the annual Heritage Day festivities at Destrehan Plantation, and along with it the chance to “go back in time” to experience some of the most significant events of the 1800s. […]
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Civil rights group wants to stop weddings at ‘historic slave plantations’
A national civil rights group’s call to stop holding weddings at historic slave plantations hasn’t affected Destrehan Plantation, or at least not yet. […]
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April 30 – Heritage Day
Destrehan Plantation’s 21st Annual Spring Heritage Day is April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the plantation grounds at 13034 River Road in Destrehan. This event is open to the public. Pre-registration is required for school groups. […]
Obituaries
Nancy Jean Robert
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Nancy Jean Robert, 63, a loving and devoted sister, aunt, godmother, and friend, on Dec. 20, 2018. Nancy was born to the late Dalvin and Dolores Robert […]
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Nov. 20 – Guild ‘Paint Out’
The St. Charles Art Guild is hosting a free oil pastel “Paint Out” on the grounds of Destrehan Plantation on the Westbank River Road Tuesday Nov. 20 as part of its 50th Anniversary Year Celebration. […]
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Plantation says sweet spirit keeps the bells ringing
When the bells were heard ringing on the front door of Ormond Plantation and no one could be found nearby, it was believed to be the daughter of original owner Pierre Trepagnier. […]
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Sept. 15 – Free screening
Destrehan Plantation will hold its first Local’s Day event on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the plantation grounds at 13034 River Road, Destrehan. The event will showcase recent additions to Destrehan Plantation, including two recently completed creole cottages available for overnight stays, the School House and other improvements. […]