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 […]
Destrehan Plantation
What's Happening
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. […]
News
Plantation says sweet spirit keeps the bells ringing
Guests, visitors report apparitions 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 […]
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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 […]
Lifestyles
Plantation’s Heritage Day sets date
Destrehan Plantation’s 20th Annual Spring Heritage Day is will be held April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the plantation grounds at 13034 River Road in Destrehan. Students of all ages can learn […]
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Destrehan Plantation fest making comeback this weekend
With an additional 8 acres of parking available for this weekend’s anticipated 15,000 visitors, the Destrehan Plantation’s Fall Festival is back with some new additions. […]
News
Destrehan Plantation’s Fall Fest is back Nov. 11-12
Destrehan Plantation’s Fall Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 – 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the plantation grounds. […]
Lifestyles
The spooky visitors of Destrehan Plantation
For many years, employees, their families and visitors have reported seeing ghosts at Destrehan Plantation. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan Plantation tells the whole story of slavery at the antebellum home
Standing in stately grandeur draped by ancient oaks, Destrehan Plantation is one of the great River Road mansions telling its whole story to visitors including its own chapter with slavery. […]
Lifestyles
Historic upgrades begin at Destrehan Plantation
When Austin Vicknair displayed newly completed shutters for Destrehan Plantation, he was holding the equivalent of a history book. […]
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Destrehan Plantation’s Holiday Gala
A holiday gala will be held at Destrehan Plantation 6 – 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan. Event tickets are $50 per person and will include food by local restaurants and businesses, candlelight tours of the plantation house, silent auction, door prizes and a raffle for a two-night stay at the Creole Cottage for up to six people. For more information follow Destrehan Plantation on Facebook, call (985) 764-9315 or visit the plantation store. […]
