16 Songs for the Drive from Whitney to New Orleans
After a visit to Whitney Plantation, the drive back can feel heavy or even overwhelming. That road stretching from Wallace to New Orleans winds past fields, sugar mills, small towns. The land itself holds memory. We curated a special playlist for that drive. Leaving Whitney Plantation It’s called Road to Remembering, and it follows a historical and emotional […]
The Whitney Word: August 2025
Educators, bring the history of slavery to life with Whitney Plantation’s free teaching tools in The Whitney Word. Plus, get our playlist!
Teaching Hard History in the Classroom: 5 Tips for Educators
Educators face the powerful task and responsibility of teaching the true history of slavery in the United States. At Whitney Plantation, we recognize that this work can be challenging due to limited resources and restraints, but this history is essential. Here are five tips to guide you.
SAN CHENN: INDIGO
Each month, Whitney Plantation historians produce a newsletter that’s devoted to the history of this place where more than 350 enslaved people lived and worked the land.
The Whitney Word: July 2025
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to Whitney Plantation give you tips on which tour to choose, plus resources on how to learn more about the history of this sacred place.
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to Whitney Plantation
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to Whitney Plantation If you’re searching for what to expect at Whitney Plantation, you’re not alone. Many visitors want to know how to prepare for a visit to Whitney Plantation. This site is unlike any other in Louisiana. It’s the only plantation museum in Louisiana focused […]
The Whitney Word: June 2025
LAST CHANCE for your tickets to our Juneteenth celebration! Plus, Whitney Plantation has been in news. Get the full story.
The Whitney Word: May 2025
Get news and updates from Whitney Plantation: The Story of Slavery including our heartfelt thanks for supporting Whitney Plantation and everything you need to know about our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival!
The Whitney Word: April 2025
Get news and updates from Whitney Plantation: Everything you need to know about our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival!
Whitney Plantation Receives $15,000 Grant from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Whitney Plantation is proud to announce it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) through the 2025 Louisiana Culture Care Fund.