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Uncover untold stories of strength and survival on this self-guided visit to the Whitney Plantation — a museum devoted to the history of slavery in Louisiana and travel the historic River Road.

Highlights

• Connect the past with the present as you see how slavery shaped Louisiana
• Learn about what life was like for enslaved Africans on a sugar plantation
• Visit a former plantation that has been converted to a museum and memorial
• Find about about the largest slave rebellion in United States history
• Travel back in time as you pass by antebellum plantations on the River Road

Description

Discover the incredible stories of African endurance and survival in colonial Louisiana with this powerful tour from New Orleans. Journey along the historic River Road, once the site of the largest slave rebellion in United States history, before arriving at the Whitney Plantation Museum, a memorial dedicated to honoring the enslaved. Ride in comfort aboard an air-conditioned coach as you’re transported through Louisiana’s complex past. At the Whitney Plantation, walk the grounds at your own pace, visit original slave cabins, and see the moving memorials that tell the stories of those who lived and labored there. Connect the past with the present as you witness how slavery helped shape Louisiana’s culture, economy, and people. This unforgettable experience offers reflection, education, and a deeper understanding of American history. *This is a self-guided tour.

Includes

Guide River road bus tour Whitney Plantation tour Hotel pickup and drop-off Headsets to hear the self guide tour clearly Scenes from movies

Important Information

• Pickups begin at 8:00 AM, so we kindly ask that you be ready at your location at this time. Our drivers make multiple stops along the route, and there’s a 30-minute grace period for pickups. If the driver isn’t there right at 8:00 AM, rest assured they’re on their way and will arrive within the grace period.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund