Whitney Plantation Hosts Virtual Screening of My Father’s Name Followed by Live Conversation
Whitney Plantation Museum invites the public to a powerful virtual screening and live conversation on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT, featuring the documentary My Father’s Name, directed by Susanna Styron. The film follows Jan Frazier, a white woman who makes a devastating discovery after her father’s death: as a young man, he participated in a lynching. As Jan seeks to understand the circumstances of this […]
The Whitney Word: March 2026
Learn about our newest exhibit, Amongst Ourselves + Register for a free webinar about the history of lynching.
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, […]
The Whitney Word: February 2026
Get tickets for our Blessing Ceremony + Become a Whitney Digital Ambassador
SAN CHENN: SLAVE REBELLIONS IN LOUISIANA
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: January 2026
Get tickets for our Blessing Ceremony. Plus, check out The Unbroken Line, our new monthly column with Verite News
The Whitney Word: December 2025
Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or looking for the right place to support in 2025, this month’s e-news helps you figure out the best ways to give!
The Whitney Word: November 2025
Educators, bring the history of slavery to life with Whitney Plantation’s free teaching tools in The Whitney Word. Plus, get our playlist!
Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas from the Whitney Plantation Gift Store
At Whitney Plantation, our Museum Gift Store offers souvenirs, stories, and so much more. From powerful books to handcrafted pieces by Black artists and artisans, you’ll find something for everyone on your list this holiday season. Plus, every item helps fund our mission to preserve history and tell the unvarnished truth about slavery in Louisiana. […]
The Whitney Word: October 2025
Educators, bring the history of slavery to life with Whitney Plantation’s free teaching tools in The Whitney Word. Plus, get our playlist!