Whitney Plantation isn’t your typical plantation, it’s the only plantation in the state dedicated to remembering slavery. It was recently named one of the top 25 places in the world to visit in 2018, and we couldn’t agree more. Let’s take a look at this unique plantation museum and why you should visit.

On the banks of the Mississippi River, on historic River Road in St. John the Baptist Parish sits the Whitney Plantation.
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It’s the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. The address is 5099 Highway 18, Wallace, Louisiana 70049.
Originally known as "Habitation Haydel," the plantation dates back to 1752.
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German immigrants Ambroise Heidel and his wife began farming indigo. The plantation stayed in the family until 1867 and along the way switched from indigo to sugar. In 1867, the plantation was sold to Bradish Johnson who renamed the property after his grandson, Harry Whitney.

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In 2014, the 2,000 acre property opened its doors to the public for the first time in more than 250 years.
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Come take a tour of this historic landmark to get a glimpse of what plantation life was like for slaves.
When you visit, you’ll learn about the plantation from the slave’s perspective.
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In this very emotional tour, you’ll be exposed to the day to day lives of the slaves.
You'll see their living quarters, cooking areas, jails, and many other buildings that have been restored.
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There are also memorials dedicated to the thousands of slaves that passed through this plantation, and first-hand stories of day-to-day lives. It's an emotional and important tour that everyone should take.

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