The Whitney Word: February 2026
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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
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The Whitney Word: December 2025
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
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!
The Whitney Word: September 2025
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: 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.