Visitors will be educated on the true history of Antebellum Slavery in Louisiana
Travel down the historical River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, where the largest slave rebellion in the United States took place.
Delve into the captivating history of slavery on a southern Louisiana sugarcane plantation. Gain profound insights into the lives of those who lived and toiled on this National Historic Landmark estate.
Uncover the transformative power of sugar within five decades, as you discover how this commodity shaped the world. Experience the profound impact of sugar production on the plantation's landscape and its people, providing a compelling narrative of resilience and change. Explore this poignant chapter in history at the Whitney Plantation Museum, where understanding meets enlightenment.
See live statues, real slave quarters and hear true stories on this self guided audio tour of enslaves who lived on the plantation .
Posted By : dmsellars20
It was good but not great. Really like the premise of it and had high expectations. Really don’t feel like I learned anything new about slavery. The big house was not nice at all which I found disappointing. While I get that was not what the tour was about, I was still disappointed. It may have driven the point home even more to see the rich lifestyle of the slave owners against the backdrop of the slave cabins. It was good overall but I feel like the opportunity was there to be great and it wasn’t.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 16:29:19 
Posted By : toots-pdx
Very good if you know little about the South, slavery, rights. Basically, you have a handset and do the tour at your own pace. Interesting. Worth a visit
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 15:03:54
Posted By : EssdrasM_S
I think you are missing quite an opportunity by not advertising this place as a great nature-lovers destination. My two friends and I are photographers and we spent most our time there photographing the birds, the fauna, the lizards, and even a water snake. I'd definitely recommend it to lovers of nature. As far as the historical part of it, I couldn't tell you much about it since we spent our time on the grounds.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 21:28:42 
Posted By : Lori_B
It truly was chilling to walk the grounds of the poor enslaved people of this country’s past. I feel it’s a must that everyone takes these tours so we don’t repeat this history and continue to improve as human beings.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 18:45:57
Posted By : Elizabeth_Z
Excellent audio tour. Also our shuttle driver, Jay, was a fantastic host. He was a New Orleans native and very knowledgeable and personable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 10:41:04
Posted By : Maurena_G
The Whitney Plantation tells the story of plantation life from the perspective of those who were enslaved. It was a sobering and heart wrenching reflection on our history. I could have spent at least another hour taking in the grounds and the history.
I was satisfied with the self guided audio tour. Jay, our tour driver, was great and provided us with a locals perspective.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 17:43:31
Posted By : whisper_b
Best tour from my vacation so grateful I could come here. Educational and enlightening. I would return
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 16:06:29
Posted By : Beth_B
We found the stories about the enslaved people very interesting and tragic. Our shuttle driver Jay was super friendly and gave us some interesting information about New Orleans
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 19:25:02
Posted By : Sharon_L
This is the only plantation tour that focuses on the lives of the enslaved peoples that built this country. It is not to be missed. The Whitney Plantation/Institute has guided tours and I wish there were an option for transport to one of these tours rather than the (still good) self tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 20:16:20
Posted By : T8591NGdiannew
This is a must-do for anyone visiting New Orleans. The artwork and exhibits are informative and beautiful monuments to the enslaved people
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 15:29:09
