Whitney Plantation

Hauntingly beautiful. The grounds are kept in amazing condition so viewers can really take in the time period(s) being explored. It is important for people to come view sites like this to learn more about true American history. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and very helpful! I believe his name was Arthur—forgive me if that’s incorrect. The way he delivered the information was quite thorough! Just don’t forget to turn around when walking so we can hear you then as well!

I've wanted to visit the Whitney Plantation ever since I last came to New Orleans a few years ago when I first heard about it. Dominique and Justin were fantastic interpreters! They were both so knowledgeable, personable, and eager to share the history with us in an educational way. There were moments on the grounds when I felt overwhelmed with emotion and didn’t think to take pictures, especially because Dominique was so engrossing to listen to. It was truly the best plantation tour I’ve ever experienced, and I’d love to go back in a heartbeat!

The great revival home is very unique as it has an open floor plan. Our tour guide did a fantastic job of telling the true story of the family and what crops were grown on the property. This was more of a farm than it was a plantation site. There are some furnishings inside of the big house but it is still a work in progress. The home was recently taken over by the City of Spring Hill and is currently managed by the Battle of Franklin trust. They have done a good job of stabilizing the structure. After visiting the big house, visitors are able to tour the grounds which include a slave home as well as the cemetery where you can see the graves of the original residents of the home as well as the slaves. Photography is not allowed inside of the home but is welcome on the grounds. There is a nice gift shop as well as restrooms and good parking. The home is air-conditioned which is a plus during the hot summer months. We had no idea that there were battles close by. A lot of history took place around this home.

One of my best friends and I had the privilege of touring the Whitney Plantation during our trip to New Orleans. The weight of history is immediately felt as you learn about what our ancestors endured. Our tour guide, Najia, was absolutely wonderful, informative, engaging, and deeply sincere in her storytelling. Her candor brought the narratives to life in a powerful way. I highly recommend that everyone visit, as it’s an eye opening experience that tells the story of enslavement from the perspective of the enslaved, rather than sugar-coating it from the white man’s point of view.

This plantation tour was so interesting and so informative. Our guide was Cheryl and she was amazing. Her family grew up in that area and she's lived there her whole life. She worked with the group that spent years collection information from writings and from former slaves, as they tried to put together an idea of what life was like back then. The information is of course very sobering but so important to the history of this country. Cheryl could answer any question that we had and as she warned us at the beginning, the tour could take many hours if we were to truly talk about everything. Because there is SO much to cover. She mentioned that they have recently lost a couple of grants (due to the goals of erasing this type of history by our current government), which is such a shame. This is important history and everyone should learn about it. Some plantations don't go quite as much into the truth and the history, which is why I think this is the best one to visit. No glossing over anything, no smiling selfies. Trying to right the wrongs of schools that either didn't teach about slavery or didn't teach the truth about slavery. There is also a gift shop with tons of great books and some locally made items or items made in Africa. If you're in the area, definitely visit this plantation!

This place is a beautiful preservation of history. The sites—the church, the cabins/living quarters, the holding cells, the Big House—you really get a glimpse of the life so many people endured. If you visit during the summer like I did, you get a taste of what labor was like in the heat too. We opted for the guided tour. (Note: without a guide you’re unable to view the Big House.) Our guide was James K. You can tell he has a real passion for history and the topic of slavery in particular. He shared his own story (which I thought was pretty amazing) of how he traced his roots back to slaves brought into Mississippi. He was extremely knowledgeable and overall pleasant. Parking is available for free. You can purchase water/drinks in the store on site. There’s also literature and souvenirs available. Would not recommend using Uber as the location is pretty far out & you may not find a ride back into the city. Reservations aren’t required but recommended as they’re timed entry slots. I think this is a must see, especially for Black folks! Hopefully it’ll alter our perspectives—transform the way we conduct ourselves and how we treat one another. May it develop a new sense of gratitude, as many, if not all of the freedoms we enjoy, were built off the backs of those who suffered.

Our tour guide was fairly knowledgeable about the plantation but didn’t hesitate to give her opinion on historical figures and facts that had already occurred in the past. Incorrect information provided on age of oak trees on property. We also paid for the guided tour which permitted us access to the 3rd floor, however during the guided tour, we were told “there wasn’t much to see up there anyway”. Save your money-read the informational plaques and do the walk around tour on your own.

Visiting the Whitney Plantation was a powerful and informative experience. It offers such a unique and important perspective on history, and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to go. Our tour guide was excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and respectful in the way they shared the stories and history of the site. It’s unlike any other plantation tour I’ve experienced, with a focus on the lives and legacies of the enslaved people who lived and labored there. I also appreciated the fair trade items in the gift shop. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a meaningful, educational experience.

We finally were able to visit the Whitney Plantation this past January and was very moving. During the tour we were both emotional by seeing the different statues of the children and memorials. Bring tissue because it is very much sentimental but so much history at the same time. Paid our respects and thankful for the friendly staff who welcomed us and answered our questions.

We enjoyed our day trip. It is always mindblowing to read some of our history. Its a very educational spot and worth the trip.

I visited this plantation on yesterday, Saturday. We drove there from right outside of New Orleans and it took a little under an hr to get there. It was a nice drive. Not a stressful drive at all. There is onsite parking. There is a gift shop with lots of nice items. We did the guided tour and I am glad we did because the tour guide did a great job. The tour is a good length of time and the grounds are very nice. There's lots of history being shared which is super important. Just an overall good experience. The guided tour slots filled up fast. So I'd suggest purchasing tickets in advance. We almost didn't get a spot. Also it was quite hot and humid which was not pleasant. So purchase an early morning ticket if you can.

I was very intentional when I selected this particular plantation. I have heard so many reviews about other plantations not providing an educational experience and I'm glad I selected Whitney. Whitney provides an educational experience with information from the slaves perspective. You are able to do a self guided or guided tour. My personal favorite is self guided because you're able to go at your own pace and be able to hear the information virtually on a recording. Each station and area is labeled where you can enter the number on your listening device and play out the information. Some information is provided from actual descendants and primary perspectives of those who were on the plantation. In the beginning of the tour, you're provided with a lanyard with a child on the card and you're able to locate them on the plantation and learn their story. Learn the history the RIGHT WAY at Whitney Plantation.

I visited this planation many times. Each time before was always a deep and enriching experience. This visit was the first time I experienced the full guided tour from start to finish. Our tour guide Jaylyn was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and it showed through during the tour. One of the highlights of the tour was a sample of sugarcane. That was a little slice of nostalgia for me. This was yet another powerful and informative visit.

My Family was looking forward to the tour but unfortunately a serious and dangerous thunderstorm with dangerous winds followed by heavy rain and lightning arrived. We were asked to wait for everyone's safety to see if the forecast would change but again unfortunately it seemed to get worse! Our tour was set for 10:45am on June 28, 2025. We waited for a while and the weather was not improving still severe thunderstorms and lightning!!! We asked for a refund but the manager was behaving very rudely and unprofessionally and would only after we had to repeat ourselves many times over that we never took the tour and that we will not put our family in danger with the thunderstorms and the lightning! We are very disappointed we looked forward to taking the tour. We should've received a full refund the manager should've been more understanding regarding the severe weather. The manager only refunded half for a tour that we never went on.

Anyone who cares and wants to learn about our shameful history of enslavement should visit this institution. It educates one through unbiased, unwhitewashed and unglorified facts, something one might not find on other 'plantation' tours. We not only learned a lot but were brought to tears during our visit. Deeply saddened to hear of the recent cuts of federal grants and funds.

We purchased the 90 min guided tour and had Justin as our guide. It was great to be lead by someone who could connect as he had ancestors enslaved on this plantation. The Whitney Plantation has done an amazing job of honoring and preserving this institution. So much history and knowledge for me was gained here. It's important to support this museum as we must never forget the terror of systemic racism.

The Mrs. And I visited the Whitney Plantation today. In the United States we tend to get rid of those things that remind us of the inhumanity towards our fellow man. I remember learning about slavery in school but a book can't tell you the true horrors. Also, in California the closest we have to plantations are the California Missions. The Whitney Plantation doesn't whitewash the issue of slavery. I know that doesn't sit well with a certain ignorant segment of the population in our country but slavery is our reality and we have to own it. We took the self-guided which consists of 14 stops. For me, the Big House and the slave quarters had the biggest impact. At times I felt like I was traveling back in time. I could see people, hear sounds, and smell things that weren't there. In the Big House, you only have access to the lower floor which was a dining area. I walked into a small side room and felt like I was being watched. Looking out the window of that same room I could see the kitchen. I swear I could see smoke rising from the chimney and a woman with a blurred face wearing a long blue dress that was covered in soot standing in the doorway looking at me. There are several memorials on the property. All of them acknowledging the horrors that took place. I treated the entire plantation like it was a mass graveyard which it probably is. It was a little upsetting to see people taking selfies and smiling but people will be people. To me, places like the Whitney Plantation and the California Missions are America's Auschwitz and should not be forgotten.

My first time here on a girls trip and we had an amazing time. Our guide was very informative with the storytelling. The grounds are very well kept and the history although very sad was very educational. I would definitely recommend

The tour guides were knowledgeable, and educated visitors on facts about the plantation and slavery in NOLA. The tour was thorough, and the audible narration via headphones was helpful. The plantation was clean, and well kept to preserve the originality of structures. The memorials were also clean. The information that we received was rich. I was able to recall and share information with others. I was excited to see and taste unprocessed sugarcane. There were plenty of history books available for purchase in the gift shop. I highly recommend this museum. I took plenty of pictures, and I will return again.

Amazing experience, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and witty. The food here was amazing and the views were breathtaking. Definitely worth the trip to learn a bit more about the history of this area.

Wow! The history of slavery is well presented and preserved at this plantation. I enjoyed the self guided tour with the downloadable Whitney Plantation app so I can listen through my iPhone to my hearing aids. When you check in, you'll be offered a listening device to use in lieu of the app, which makes this such a wonderful experience.

I first read Gone with the Wind when I was in the 5th grade, many moons ago. I became obsessed, and have read it too many times to count. Visiting a plantation seemed like a far fetch dream to 10yr old Californian me. Today, my wonderful husband fulfilled that dream. I was giddy with excitement as we drove to Whitney Plantation, an hour from NOLA. We opted for the self guided tour because I couldn't wait an hour for the guided tour. I was ready to learn about the history of Whitney, I knew that there would be some uncomfortable information, but I didn't realize just how much. We are NOT taught these things in public school. Things got heavier as we moved exhibit's. The excitement turned into heartache, and laughter turned into tears of sadness for those living during that time, especially for the mothers who lost so many children. My own children were heavy on my mind. The tour ended with mixed feelings, happiness to have fulfilled a childhood dream, but sadness for so many that were denied a basic human right. I highly recommend the tour if you ever find yourself in Southern Louisiana.

I give Whitney Plantation a 5Plus for its historical, ancestral and mesmerizing value; The slaves who built this place; Their ancestors who had their hand in assisting the curators to keep this place alive in our nations history. You must visit. You must walk the grounds. You must listen intently to the curator's recording. You need to be intentional with your sense of feel, touch. Whitney Planation is a place of reverence.

If you only have time to see one plantation of the multitude of plantations near New Orleans, The Whitney is #1 to see. The Whitney is unique: the focus on the tour is of the enslaved people and their experiences, not the enslavers. Sadly, other plantation tours I've been on focus on the enslavers and brush over the significant dehumanization that the enslaved were forced to endure. The Whitney is incredible and provides opportunities to learn the history and give a voice to the victims - a voice that has been silenced for too long. When you arrive for a tour, you receive a name tag of one of the enslaved children. Very sad. The tour is worth the price, particularly as you learn details that might not be available otherwise. Myths are also dispelled and facts are provided, such as the fact that Africans who sold people into slavery thought that the terms of slavery were similar to that in Africa, where people were released after a few years of servitude. Not the slavery that America perpetuated where the enslaved were held for their entire lifetimes as well as all future generations and were treated atrociously. Our tour guide was amazing and provided a comprehensive tour. A truly humbling experience and one I strongly recommend. Protips: reserve your tickets online early- they will sell out! Parking is available - it's hard to get here if you don't have a car. Uber will not pick you up. There are also tours in French.

Well worth the visit, the grounds are very nice despite the history and the self guided walking tour with handset is very informative. Best of all the handset works well with good intelligibility and functionality. Some seem to complain that it is too preachy but I did not find that at all.

I was hesitant coming to a plantation because I knew that I was going to have a lot of mixed emotions about it when I got there. But I'm glad that I did go. It was very educational/informative. We did the self guided tour. My only complaint is when there's a guided tour occurring the same time as self guided tour, it becomes a little distracting. You can't really hear on your little speaker they give you. And then sometimes you have to wait for the crowds to get out of certain areas so you can view it. I honestly would probably recommend the guided tour because of that reason. It definitely may make you a little emotional reading/hearing about what slaves went through but I think it was a good experience.

It was a great experience and lots of history that I learned. I would definitely recommend going.

Pictures don't do this justice. This is something you need to experience. Anyone. Black people, visiting people, but especially you white people. Wow! The Whitney Plantation tour is from the view of the slaves. It doesn't glorify the plantation like other tours. It shows the harsh realities, the long list of deaths, the unfair treatment. Absolutely worth a stop. This was an audio tour. We each had our own set and it was self-guided. There was plenty of time to wonder around, but you were also among everyone else so I always felt, well, not lost. I was traveling alone and opted for a bus tour that picked me up at my hotel in New Orleans and drove us here and back. I was nervous because I hadn't done anything like it before, but it was a really great experience. I highly recommend Whitney Plantation Audio Tour with Legendary Tours at Legendary Tours!

Probably the most quiet place I've ever been to honor those who once were here. Amazing grounds but be prepared to be HOT.

Whitney Plantation is about an hour drive from New Orleans, but it is well worth it! Definitely book a tour with a tour guide ahead of time on their website and show up early. I think a tour guide was the best route to take versus a self guided tour. Also definitely eat in New Orleans before driving all the way to the plantation because there weren't many options driving to and from there. Being from California and learning about slavery in school, but never having step foot on a plantation before, this was a really eye opening and emotional experience. From what I am reading and what people are telling me, this is the only plantation in the area that is unique and offers history from a slave's point of view/stand point. Our tour guide was a young girl who specifically had family that were once enslaved on the grounds of the Whitney Plantation. She was an excellent tour guide and did not sugar coat anything. The tour started off with a whole group of us and then near the end, she allowed us to go our separate ways and explore the place more on our own. We went through the main house, living quarters for the enslaved, sugar cane fields, and etc. I don't want to give too much away, but I definitely recommend this tour.

Well worth experiencing. Opted for the 8am departure and the weather mid-April was perfect. Self-guided audio tour was well done, staff informative and helpful. If you avoid plantations for obvious reasons, this is an excellent choice.

I needed more! I wanted photos, faces of the owners and enslaved.. I just really wanted more.. brought more to life! I decided to do the self tour! I just wish it was brought more to life! The museum was kind of weird. I wish they had more information on the people. Maybe I miss something but to be honest, this was how I felt. The museum was great. Everything was great. I just wanted more.

There are more plantations that are open to the public in the area, but Whitney Plantation stands out as the only site that focuses on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and labored in the sugar cane fields in this part of the country. This unique perspective is enough for me to highly recommend a visit, but the whole site is so well-managed that I can't give it anything less than five stars. All of the plantations are a bit of a drive from New Orleans, so plan a bit of time. We booked with a tour company that picked us up from our hotel and took care of the driving. Make sure you get back in time to be picked up as it would be an expensive Lyft, if you could get one! The tour is self-guided audio that is easy to navigate and intuitive. There is a mix of old and restored buildings as well as art and sculpture that takes you from hopeful to reflective. All of it is very educational, particularly for someone like myself who doesn't have a lot of background in the region and its history or the sugar cane industry of the time. Check the weather and prepare for it since most of the tour is outdoors. The gift shop is amazing and we left with books, local art and some other gifts that were cherished. This is a must-visit if you have any interest in Louisiana history. The focus here is extremely well-done and will definitely impact you.

Try to meet all the kids if you can . Well worth the visit . Bring your kids and some one else kids . And have y'all minds blown

I went here after a bit of research and I'm so glad I chose this one. I won't lie it had me feeling a few different emotions on my self guided tour. It's $25, they give you access to the app so you can listen to the information on your phone or they'll give you a device to listen if you choose. I was so busy reading that I decided to listen later. I learned so much during my visit. The experience was nothing like seeing it thru movies. I highly recommend visiting this plantation. There's another one I visited and was disappointed, once they said they have weddings/receptions at that location I was totally turned off. What sicko would want to CELEBRATE at a place like that?!

It was a very informative tour. The radios given to you describes the scene history. It was other parts of the plantation that I wish were open.

So much history. Took about an hour and a half to see all the different sites, only one hour away from New Orleans so if you have time please add this to your list!

Whitney plantation was a good way to get perspective on the sad experiences of the enslaved (distinct from other plantation tours that glorify this past part of our collective history).

To my knowledge, this is the only plantation that solely focuses on the life of the enslaved. It is a mix of original buildings, salvaged buildings from other sites, and amazing art and sculptures. The site is solemn, poignant, engaging, heartbreaking. Everyone should see this and everyone should take a tour. I can't express it clearly. People have to figure this out for themselves. But I can tell you it's important stuff to see, and it's exquisitely done. I follow the Whitney on social media, and they truly believe in their mission, to educate others on the horrors of chattel slavery. We took this as part of a package tour, with crescent city tours. The base price for a Whitney tour is just over 22 dollars (more than worth it), but since many are coming from New Orleans, it's helpful to have a company shuttle you out and help plan your experience. The gift shop is great. Several well known and lesser known books on slavery and black history. Crafts and sculptures from Africa, as well as art pieces from Woodrow Nash, the artist who did the amazing sculptures throughout the property.

i would recommend this visit for anyone who wants to understand the legacy of enslaved people in the United States. Our guide, Jim Kelly, was absolutely terrific - knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the subject. Definitely try to take a tour, it enriches the experience.

Justin is a fantastic tour guide and story teller. Highly recommend the experience. As a history teacher I will be using the information he shared when I teach the time period to my students. Thank you Justin.

Impactful and important. I'm so glad we made the time to drive out to this plantation. I admit, I only recently found out about the Whitney and the work they're doing there: I read about it in "How the Word is Passed", by Clint Smith. I booked our tour online and timed it so we'd have a chance to at least drive by Oak Alley before heading back to the city to return the rental car. The drive out was quick and easy, directions are easy to follow and the signage leading up to the plantation is plentiful. The parking lot is dirt and gravel, the welcome center is large, open and spacious and - most importantly - has A/C for those traveling in the hot, humid months. The staff was busy when we walked in, but they processed us through quickly enough. We were handed our tour lanyards, headphones and the audio guide and ushered through to start the tour. The audio guide is excellent, really well-done. Those who may be familiar with my reviews will know I'm a sucker for any kind of tour, but if it's self-guided, the audio has to be engaging. They do that right here. What I appreciated most about the plantation and the tour was that the curators didn't try to hide, mask or obscure any of the history of the area, the people or the place. You have to go in knowing you're going to come face-to-face with the brutal history of slavery, rebellion and the right to life. You have to come in knowing you'll leave severely impacted by the stories you read and hear along the way. If you go in with that mindset, you might make it out without crying, or at least tearing up. I did go in mentally steeled for the experience but did not make it out without tearing up a couple of times along the way. But that's just me being too emotionfull for my own good. The museum did a fantastic job of weaving together the plantation's history, place in Louisiana, people and importance, while still sharing the voices of those who lived and worked the fields. Again, it's not a pretty story - there are glimmers of hope and light sprinkled throughout the tour, but the focus is on the toll on human life. By far the most impactful part of the museum was their memorial to the revolt and those who were brave enough to stand up and fight for their freedoms, knowing it was a losing battle. That particular exhibit, tucked near the end of the tour, hidden from view from the rest of the plantation grounds, hits the visitor mentally, physically and emotionally. It's a lot to process and take in, but it's definitely a story that needs to be told. I would absolutely recommend making the time to visit this plantation. It's not as famous as Oak Alley down the street, but I'd argue that it's more important, just for the work they're doing and the change they're trying to affect. There is no restaurant or easy place to sit and relax, but they do have a small gift shop, clean bathrooms and a small but equally important exhibit indoors that is included in your ticket price.

Prepare to be moved. Bring someone who makes no judgment and who can understand the significance. Well done. They have been impacted by Ida, but please don't let that stop you. If you want a plantation tour from a unique and refreshing perspective, this is a treat. The audio tour that you download is worth the price of admission. If they had an annual membership I would have gotten it, just to support them. Moving. Tearful. Enlightening. Lovely. Bring your kiddos, but be prepared to talk and explain. This is not a playground, or park, so be mindful of your presence here. The impact for some is real and they deserve their time to absorb. The tour guides are insightful and All of them were truly impressive. Great book selection in the gift shop.

Our tour guide was very thoughtful at answering every question and respectful about the knowledge she offered to us. I really enjoyed the curated gift shop that you can tell was so intentional. I would highly recommend a visit. The drive back to the city is a nice decompression of the experience.

Yesterday was my second visit to the Whitney Plantation, but it was my first visit for an event. The Juneteenth celebration event was yesterday, and it was nice. I love that I got to plant okra and bring it home. The line dancing was nice, too. My favorite vendors were the ones who gave access to additional history. There are two museums in New Orleans that I will visit because of their presence at the Whitney Plantation. However, it was so hot, and there were no water stations. Having water stations for patrons to purchase water would have made the self-guided tour more enjoyable, and the vendors who had a lot to say more bearable. If there was a covered sitting area for eating, I would have purchased food from the food trucks, but having no water at an all- day event doesn't make people want to eat. It makes people want to leave. There is a gift shop at the entrance, but what happens when you're on the other side of the property? I feel like we rushed through everything because of the heat and lack of opportunities for hydration, so my family, who visited the plantation for the first time, didn't really get to sit with or process the experience of our ancestors. The Whitney Plantation is special. To my knowledge, no other plantation tells the story from the slave's point of view. So, while the event was nice, and most of the vendors were useful, I'm not sure if I would go for an event in the future. I found it kind of distracting. I feel like the voices of the slaves were muddled in the festivities. I still give the plantation itself a five.

We went to the Whitney Plantation, it was my first plantation tour ever and it was fantastic. We did the guided tour with Susan who was amazing at answering any and every question we had. Their is absolutely NO sugar coating going on here and I truly appreciated it.

One of must-do activities while visiting New Orleans is doing a plantation tour and three most Yelp-reviewed plantation tours in this part of the town are Oak Alley Plantation, Laura Plantation, and Whitney Plantation. Originally I was planning to visit all three plantations in one day, but charging port for my phone stopped working a day before the visit. I had to give up 10:45 AM Oak Alley Plantation tour in order to visit a local Target store and luckily the $39 wireless charger was able to resolve the dead battery issue. At least I was still able to do Laura Plantation and Whitney Plantation. [Fee]: Guided tour was approximately $34 per adult (with taxes & fees included.) [Preparation]: The tour is mostly outdoors with indoor tour of the Big House. Bring umbrellas or rain ponchos as backup as New Orleans rains pretty frequently. Pictures are allowed, but no flash. The plantation does not recommend ride-sharing services as the plantation is located approximately 45-mile away from New Orleans. Please plan a 60-minute one-way drive from the French Quarter to Whitney Plantation. Each tour starts at a specific time slot and I was not able to move my pre-booked tour time to earlier tour even though our party got here one hour before 12:45 PM tour. There's a small exhibit inside the visitor center so I took my time to read & to get myself ready for the tour. The exhibit covers some heavy materials on the history of slavery in New Orleans - starting from the indigo plants in late 1700's, sugar plants in early 1800's, slave trade & maritime routes, suppression & resistance, aftermath of the Civil War, etc. [Tour]: Whitney Plantation opened in December 2014 and the tour concentrates on educating the public about the history and legacies of slavery in the United States. Everyone was given a tag with narrative story on the back of each tag. Tour started at 12:45 PM and ended at 2:15 PM (approximately 90 minutes - I think the tour ended slightly early due to rain.) Our tour guide happened to be a descendant of the enslaved people from this plantation so the plantation history & stories are very personal to our guide. This plant started as an indigo plant and became a sugar plant in the early 19th century. Our group saw Slave Quarters, a small sugarcane field, Wall of Honor, Kitchen, The Big House, and Antioch Church (optional visit). The Big House had no antique furniture & heaters because the guide said they don't want visitors to be distracted by fancy decors and want visitors to focus on the original designs. In addition it also served as a reminder that the house was built by the slaves. This is one of the most hardcore tours on history of slaves and overall I truly appreciate the super informative tour, but I do wish the tour (1) add more visual posts or life-size figures at each key landmark spot as it can be hard to hear guides with a big crowd & rain (2) provide more flexibility to move same-day tour time on a cold and windy day.

Not many original standing artefacts due to age and hurricanes unfortunately First plantation I have ever visited and was quite underwhelmed with the whole experience to be honest Nonetheless I was enlightened with lots of information and stories told by many perspectives (audio guide & museum)

I took my 11 year old here one Saturday. We purchased tickets online for the guided tour for 2:45. There were about 10 or so people in our group. Our tour guide was a nice young lady born and raised in the area. Our group asked a lot of good questions. Though my daughter and I were the only blacks in the group( other than the tour guide) we didn't feel any uneasiness. The group seemed concerned and caring in their questioning about the horror of slavery in America. This was a great lesson for my little one because this part of history is not taught in schools.

Took a day trip from New Orleans and had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide, Justin, was knowledgeable, friendly and answered all of our questions. My family and I learned so much about life on the plantation. Highly recommend this tour.

New Orleans Whitney Plantation Self Guided Tour: We took Grayline for transportation to and a self guided tour of the Whitney Plantation. The Whitney Plantation in Wallace, Louisiana is a must see if you are in or near New Orleans. A very somber and difficult experience to see what life was like as a slave in Louisiana. We have traveled all over the world and this place is a must see for everyone. We are grateful for those that made this plantation into a historic place for the world to see and learn! Thank you!!

While I fully understand that it is impossible to truly understand American history, without understanding the southern experience, which contains plantations and slavery, I've always had mixed feelings about the idea of visiting plantations. My concern was that, by supporting them, I might be seen as glorifying that economic and social environment. If you visit the Whitney plantation that is not true! The Whitney plantation is devoted to viewing the plantation from the perspective of a slave as opposed to slaveholders. Every person who enters onto a tour is given a card containing the sketch of an enslaved person who worked on that plantation. Thanks to the New Deal, the WPA sent sociologists and historians into this area to record the living memories of people who grew up there, some of whom had actually been enslaved, but others certainly were offspring of enslaved persons. While all slavery was inhuman, those who served on plantations in Louisiana, growing sugar or rice, had a lifespan of work that was half the length of those who worked on cotton plantations. What was done to those people was horrific. To the best of the ability of the records and to exhibits to communicate, they convey the true story of what plantation life was all about. It certainly wasn't Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Come to the Whitney Museum for a glimpse of the truth about slavery.

Informative, beautiful and tragic. Self guided tour. I felt self guided was best; in my experience visiting other plantations, it was always the guides who imposed their own perspectives on the experiences of enslaved and slavers lives, often in disrespectful and even hateful ways. The Whitney was unique in it's empathetic gravitas. I was moved by every space here. I do wish the Big House was furnished -- not because I want to somehow appreciate the lavish excess of their homes or see it only as pretty, but simply because the comparison of the wealthy slaver's lives is interesting, as is seeing where the domestic enslaved people's might have worked every day and what that was like. I wonder if they slept inside the big house or elsewhere. I stepped into the cages and wept. I could not stop crying. I was standing and touching those iron bars and suddenly overcome by this incredible sense of terror and dread unlike any other. I haven't felt that way since I visited extermination camps in Germany and Croatia for similar educational reasons. Sickening...as it should be to learn about it. Overall respectful and enlightening experience. I feel that I really got a better understanding of the reality of the lives these people were forced to live. I also really appreciated the section about the uprising. I feel that not enough places discuss the resilience and strength of those who pushed back against the horrible conditions of their lives and who tried to demand better treatment. Their story truly inspired me. Heartbreaking. Meaningful. Informative. Very kind tour guides. I highly recommend this.

Drove all the way there to find out the hours and days changed so I wasn't able to tour. Looks pretty outside with spiral staircases to lead to upstairs terrace. Would love to have seen. Beware, it is in the country, no stores or gas close by, be sure to fill your tank beforehand.

They set this tour up very well. You got your own pace while you listen to recordings about each stop you make. Do you have time I recommend going by and checking it out. Very informational and eye-opening

If you value the truth and are tired of how the issue of slavery has become politicized by certain groups, then this tour IS NOT for you. The theme of the self guided tour is to demagogue the instances of slave abuse and omit any fact that shows how the good people of the US were on a steady march to end slavery, going back to the founders. The tour is extremely repetitive and heavy on the instances of abuse. Completely left out of the discussion were the 3/5ths compromise, John Brown, any reference to white abolitionists or the 600,000 dead whites who fought to end slavery in the Civil War. The tour ends with their conclusionary statement: that the US STILL suffers from institutional racism in a never ending fight. Lastly, the majority of the buildings on the plantation ARE NOT original to the plantation and are reproductions. They have a bulletin board of hundreds of sticky notes comments from those who had previously taken the tour and the first note I saw read, "Reparations or Conquer"

Very enlightening experience. One key feature of this plantation is that it told the story though the enslaved people's perceptive. The historian took the opportunity to have records and recordings of personal experiences. The museum didn't "glorified" slavery. Another feature is the memorial and the sculpture works. I also appreciate the gift shop for having books made by American Americans authors. I recommend that you take the time to experience this 1.5-2 hours journey.