The History of Slavery in Louisiana Tour
This tour is designed to help visitors understand the history of slavery throughout time and in Louisiana during the 17th and 18th centuries as well its origins thousands of years ago. It focuses on the different types of slavery; human costs, economic implications and abolitionist movements.
It combines two guide narrations, one while in transit and the other on site at the plantation. We discuss how the institution of slavery created a world-wide economy that was part of the Industrial Revolution.
The tour is private but not exclusive, meaning that inside the house you may join others, but in transit and on the grounds, your group will have a private and focused tour dealing with slavery.
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The History of Slavery in Louisiana Tour
Pickup included
What's included in The History of Slavery in Louisiana Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Destrehan Plantation
Visitors will tour inside the Destrehan house to hear the story of the oldest documented sugar cane plantation in the lower Mississippi valley. Inside the house a resident docent will discuss the Destrehan family and the enslaved people who were responsible for building wealth at Destrehan and the growing world-wide economy. After the house tour, we will visit the outbuildings and discuss the evolution of slavery in Louisiana.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Admissions
- Lunch
- Souvenirs
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is an elevator, but Call BEFORE booking to verify that the elevator is in working order.vator
- Most folding wheelchairs can be accommodated
- Please call before BOOKING to verify availability.
- Tour vehicle is NOT ADA certified, but can accommodate folding wheelchairs and walkers.
- Note: Masks are no longer required in the city, however, masks and proof of vaccination are still required in some locales.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick guest up at a pre-determined location.
Meeting / End Points
- I will meet visitors at their hotel.
