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THE STORY OF SLAVERY

WHITNEY
PLANTATION

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Last Entry 3:00 p.m.
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THE PLANTATION EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD VISIT

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THE WHITNEY INSTITUTE EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY AND LEGACIES OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES

Whitney Plantation (legal name The Whitney Institute) is a non-profit museum dedicated to the history of the Whitney Plantation, which operated from 1752-1975 and produced indigo, sugar, and rice as its principal cash crops. The museum preserves over a dozen historical structures, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Whitney Plantation Historic District. Get our full story. >>

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WE ARE OPEN ON MEMORIAL DAY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.​

We are closed today due to inclement weather.

We are closed today due to inclement weather.

Whitney Plantation is closed on Easter Sunday. We will reopen on Monday with regular hours.

We're Closed Tomorrow for National Freedom Day. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow during our regular hours of 9:30 -4:30

We'll Be Closed Tomorrow for National Freedom Day.