Whitney Plantation and UNO Unveil New Exhibit Honoring Enslaved Resistance
On March 21, 2026, Whitney Plantation and The Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at the University of New Orleans will open a major new exhibit, Amongst Ourselves: Resisting Slavery at Whitney Plantation. This exhibit explores the lives of enslaved and indigenous people who resisted their bondage in ways that ranged from bold to everyday actions. From truancy and sabotage to culture-keeping and community-building, […]
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.
Whitney Plantation Awarded Emergency Mitigation and Preparedness Grant from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Whitney Plantation is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). This funding will support Whitney Plantation’s emergency preparedness initiatives and allow the museum to better preserve the site for future generations.