Whitney Plantation Tour: Exploring Louisiana's Antebellum Slavery History
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Discover the dark history of antebellum slavery in Louisiana on a tour of the Whitney Plantation. Explore the largest slave rebellion site in the US and learn about the impact of sugar production on the state's wealth.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Whitney Plantation - We’re embarking on a journey along the historic River Road to explore the Whitney Plantation Museum, the site of the United States’ most significant slave uprising. Your tour will provide insights into the legacy of enslavement at a southern Louisiana sugarcane estate. Discover the transformative impact of “Sugar changed the world” as within a span of fifty years, Louisiana’s growers were responsible for a quarter of the global cane-sugar production. In the period before the Civil War, the supremacy of ‘Queen Sugar’ overtook ‘King Cotton’ in the local economy, catapulting Louisiana to become the state with the second-highest per capita wealth.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
What's Not Included
- Dinner
Additional Information
Guests will be enlightened about the authentic narrative of Antebellum Slavery in Louisiana.
Embark on a journey down the legendary River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, venue of the most significant slave uprising in U.S. history. During your expedition, gain knowledge about the chronicles of servitude on a southern Louisiana sugarcane plantation and discover how ‘Sugar Altered the World’ within a span of five decades.
Learn how, in the period of her antebellum dominion, Louisiana growers were responsible for a quarter of the world’s sugarcane production. ‘Queen’ Sugar yielded more local prosperity than ‘King’ Cotton, promoting Louisiana to the status of the second most affluent state in the U.S.
Witness life-size statues, authentic slave abodes and listen to factual narratives of the enslaved inhabitants of the plantation, told by historians.
Location
Whitney Plantation
5099 Highway 18
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(37 Ratings)
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Beth_b
Mar 28, 2024
Worth it - 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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T8591ngdiannew
Mar 25, 2024
Worth every penny - 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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Vicky_c
Mar 25, 2024
A Memorable Trip - This is a somber and educational tour. The experience will stay with you long after you've left. The calm, picturesque plantation has a haunted past worth visiting and learning about. Our package included transportation to the site, entry, and an audio guided tour available in different languages. Definitely worth it for those looking for something different outside of NOLA.
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Vanessa_g
Mar 14, 2024
Definately a must-do - The drive out there was informative, our driver Dennis is very knowledgeable. The plantation itself was eery and very moving.
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Davette_d
Mar 11, 2024
Historical - Just being able to walk and see where all the people were living and how they had to live and what they endured. Very interesting, I would go again, I would have loved to have had more time there.
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Leonasherik
Feb 21, 2024
Very Informative - I highly recommend visiting this plantation, the background and details given are heart wrenching . You will look at the world a lot differently when you are finished the tour. The plantation itself is easy to navigate. The grounds are well maintained and any one with difficulties walking would have very little issues here. there are places to rest and spots for shade , they have refreshments and snack in the gift shop. As well as many great hand crafted free trade items and many books on Black history.
Our driver from 2nd Line Tours was Kerry, he was a great guy and made the trip out of the city very enjoyable!
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Lauren_g
Jan 1, 2024
The Amazing Whitney Plantation - This was an amazing experience in history, Dennis our host/driver was a lovely man, so polite , funny and knowledgeable.
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Michael_g
Dec 30, 2023
I give the Whitney Plantation fives stars out of five stars - I like the fact that the Whitney Plantation focused on the lives of the enslaved, rather than the owners of the plantation. Our bus driver is knowledgeable and he shared some wonderful stories about the plantation and some of the films that were shot near the Whitney Plantation including my favorite movie “Forest Gump” and “Django Unchained”. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Sharon_l
Mar 26, 2024
Must see. - 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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Gregory_w
Feb 22, 2024
Your the WHITNEY PLANTATION!!! - Interesting audio tour. Amazing details! 2 hrs is very conservative estimate if you plan to read all engravings and the museum exhibits. Might be better to have a live tour guide to ask questions of. Those with live tour guide had access to mansion upstairs too.
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