Destrehan Plantation

История юга

С головой можно погрузиться в историю. Гиды интересно рассказывают о рабстве, о хозяевах плантации, их быте и взаимоотношениях. Чувствовала себя в начале романа «Унесённые ветром». Территория плантаци...

A lovely way to spend a couple of hours

My husband and I went to Destrehan Plantation on a spur of the moment. Having it closest to New Orleans was a great +++. Are we glad we did! What a wonderful tour: 45 minutes jam packed with inform...

Unbalanced view of plantation history.

The tour minimized the sufferings of enslaved people, while focusing on the wealth and power of the slave masters. The tour focused solely on the master’s house, the families that owned the plantation...

Historical.

Great historical tour. Really enjoyed hearing about the family that lived there for many generations as well as the enslaved that were living on the property. Very beautiful setting.

Friendly, educational and great fun plantation

Great layout, fantastic tour guides - everyone was super friendly and the signs around the site were very informative. A great few hours spent.