10th Anniversary Celebration 12/7/24 Learn More

Whitney Plantation and UNO Unveil New Exhibit Honoring Enslaved Resistance

Amongst Ourselves Exhibit Graphic

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, […]

The Whitney Word: December 2025

The Whitney Word Email Header 600 x 200 (6)

Educators, bring the history of slavery to life with Whitney Plantation’s free teaching tools in The Whitney Word. Plus, get our playlist!

The Whitney Word: November 2025

The Whitney Word Email Header 600 x 200 (6)

Educators, bring the history of slavery to life with Whitney Plantation’s free teaching tools in The Whitney Word. Plus, get our playlist!

The Whitney Word: October 2025

The Whitney Word Email Header 600 x 200 (6)

Educators, bring the history of slavery to life with Whitney Plantation’s free teaching tools in The Whitney Word. Plus, get our playlist!