Destrehan Plantation - A Living History Museum

09/10/2026

Have you tried the Indigo Cafe's expanded SALAD menu yet?

Rain or shine, come get you some like our popular TURKEY AVOCADO BACON or BACON CHICKEN salads any day of the week!

PLUS: The Indigo Cafe is COMING SOON to DOORDASH! Be on the lookout in the next couple of weeks and place an order to-go!

The Indigo Café is OPEN DAILY -- stop by any day of the week for sandwiches, gumbo, salads, pastries, coffee, Blue Bell ice cream and MUCH MORE COMING SOON!!!

📍 Find us inside the Gift Shop at Destrehan Plantation
📝 No tour needed — just stop in
🔗 Full menu: destrehanplantation.org/indigo-cafe

09/09/2026

09/04/2026

Join us for a magical afternoon of shopping, spiritual readings, a haunted tour, treasure hunting, music, dancing, dining, a costume contest, and so much more at the Witches' Walk at Destrehan Plantation!🧹🎃🐈‍⬛ Tickets on sale now - Ticket sales end October 11, 2026

Learn more: https://www.destrehanplantation.org/the-destrehan-witches-walk

08/31/2026

Everyone's favorite time of the year -- FOOTBALL SEASON -- is upon us!

Celebrate with locally made treats and gifts for all of the faithful fans in your life -- including yourself!

Take a trip down River Road to enjoy the free smells and stock up on these items & so many more!

PLUS: The Indigo Cafe is open DAILY! Check out our new menu online or in-store!

~ Open 7 Days A Week!!! ~

To Shop Today, Please Visit Us Here: https://www.destrehanplantation.org/plan-your-visit/gift-shop/

08/28/2026

From Plantation to Oil Refinery

Did you know Destrehan Plantation was once part of an oil refinery?

In 1914, the Mexican Oil Company purchased the property and developed a refinery. During this time, the plantation house was used as refinery offices, while the former enslaved quarters became housing for Black families.

After the refinery closed, Destrehan entered a new chapter when the property was given to the River Road Historical Society, which continues to own and preserve it today.

Discover the many chapters of Destrehan’s history.

Book your tour at destrehanplantation.org