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Education at
Whitney Plantation

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  • Booking requests are required for school groups.
  • Visits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • To reserve a spot, submit a booking request at least three weeks in advance.
  • Education group tours cater to grades 5-12
  • Tours can accommodate 10-40 people, and all student groups must have at least one adult chaperone for every ten students.
  • Groups smaller than 10 are required to pay for a minimum of 10 student tickets to be accommodated, with no exceptions.
  • We are only able to accommodate single-group tours with up to 40 people.
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Wednesday through Monday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
  • Please note that reservations can only be made for dates within the calendar year.
  • Full payment must be received two weeks prior to the reserved date.
  • Payments by check can be mailed or brought the day of the tour, but a scan of the check must be submitted via email before the two-week payment window.
  • Card payments must be submitted through the payment link.
  • Numbers should be finalized at least one week before visitation. Refunds will not be issued for a change in numbers after this point.
  • We are unable to reserve tours or accept payment over the phone.
  • School groups must be supervised and stay with their tour guide at all times. No wandering is permitted on the site after the tour.
  • Picnic benches located at the rear of the visitor center can be used for groups having lunch onsite (must be specified through booking form).
  • Teachers and chaperones are responsible for monitoring students and correcting behavior when needed. Any disrespectful behavior towards the site and/or staff will result in an immediate termination of the tour experience.

EDUCATION TOURs

Our educational tours are tailored for middle and high school students, providing unique experiences that foster curiosity and a passion for learning. We provide services to schools, homeschool pods, scout groups, clubs, and youth groups. 

 

Whitney Plantation provides an educational experience that goes beyond what is found in textbooks and immerses both students and teachers in a unique learning environment. Through interactive and guided discussions, exploration of primary sources, experiential learning, connection to contemporary issues, and opportunities to practice observation and interpretation, our education team encourages students to delve deeper into the history and legacies of enslaved people. 

 

Whitney Plantation is an effective tool in educating students about the history of slavery and its ongoing impact, which fosters empathy, critical thinking, and a commitment to social justice. 

 

For more details about our educational tours, click the Learn More button.

teacher TOURs

Teacher tours at Whitney Plantation provide educators with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the experiences of their students while learning about the history and impact of slavery in America. Teachers can participate in rich discussions about approaching this history with their students, as every student must know about slavery and its legacies. Ultimately, teachers can learn how to integrate this critical story into their lesson plans and classrooms. For questions and booking information, contact us at education@whitneyplantation.org. 

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Bus Fund

We accept donations to a community bus fund, which can be used by schools to pay the costs of bringing their students on field trips. If you would like to contribute to the bus fund, click the donate button below and select “Bus Fund” from the drop-down menu.

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Our education packet includes curriculum materials to help students prepare for their visit with the Whitney.

WHAT'S Included:
  • Pre-Visit Questions
  • Post-Visit Questions
  • Vocabulary Words
  • Images
  • Maps
  • Key People
  • Louisiana State and National Standards

While this packet focuses on students joining the Whitney Education Department on a tour, these materials are also useful to all teachers in crafting lesson plans.

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