Experience the Old South at Whitney Plantation. Dating back to the early 18th century, the plantation started out as a small farm owned by a family of German immigrants. Take a guided walking tour of the restored French colonial manor, detached kitchen, slave quarters, and a Baptist church. Finally, check out Wall of Honor memorial. You'll leave having a richer perspective of the history of the entire area. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Wallace using our trip planner.
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The Whitney Plantation Historic District, located on a 3,000-foot stretch of the historic River Road in St. John the Baptist Parish near Wallace, Louisiana, is one of the state's most important...
The Whitney Plantation Historic District, located on a 3,000-foot stretch of the historic River Road in St. John the Baptist Parish near Wallace, Louisiana, is one of the state's most important... more »
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Whitney Plantation provided valuable insight into the history of the enslaved people. Although I've visited a plantation before (in Georgia), the educational initiative a Whitney sets itself apart...
Whitney Plantation provided valuable insight into the history of the enslaved people. Although I've visited a plantation before (in Georgia), the educational initiative a Whitney sets itself apart... more »
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If you have access to a car while in New Orleans (or if you’re local) this is well worth a visit. It’s the only plantation “museum” that’s exclusively focused on slavery. The audio guide is really well done too. You can either bring your own headphones and download an app to listen to the guide or you can borrow one of their sets and headphones. Very powerful and important history lesson.
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The Whitney Plantation is doing a wonderful job of preserving history and presenting it to us. The staff inside of the main building/store were very friendly and helpful. I absolutely enjoyed that the tour is self guided. I could wander around at my own pace and replay pieces of information that stuck out to me. The grounds and bathrooms are clean and well kept. I appreciate the experience and would encourage others to visit.
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