Whitney Plantation
The first museum in the United States devoted to the history of slavery on plantations, telling the true story through the voices of enslaved people and a memorial wall.
Whitney Plantation is located on River Road, about 60 km from New Orleans, and opened as a museum in 2014. Unlike other plantations that focus on grand mansions, it tells history from the perspective of the enslaved. Highlights include a memorial wall inscribed with the names of thousands of enslaved people, statues of children, slave cabins, a blacksmith shop, a church, and a memorial to the 1811 German Coast slave uprising. Visits are mostly guided tours, so it's best to buy tickets in advance on the official website. The content is sobering, making it best suited to visitors who want to explore American history in depth.
Opening hours
About 09:30–16:30 (closed some weekdays)
Nearby sights
- Oak Alley Plantation
- Audubon Park & Zoo
- St. Charles Streetcar Line
- City Park
- New Orleans Museum of Art & Besthoff Sculpture Garden
- Magazine Street
- Caesars Superdome
- Garden District