Whitney Plantation
The Whitney Institute Educates The Public About The History And Legacies Of Slavery In The United States
Whitney Plantation (legal name The Whitney Institute) is a non-profit museum dedicated to the history of the Whitney Plantation, which operated from 1752-1975 and produced indigo, sugar, and rice as its principal cash crops. The museum preserves over a dozen historical structures, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Whitney Plantation Historic District.
Upcoming Shows
12:30-3pm | 11th Annual Ancestral Blessing Ceremony ft. Sister Sula and the Congo Square Preservation Society
This year, held on the final day of Black History Month, the ceremony honors the lives and legacies of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the plantation.
Led by Sister Sula and the Congo Square Preservation Society, the ceremony centers on prayer, libation, drumming, and guided movement across significant sites at Whitney Plantation. Participants gather in a collective act of remembrance, reflection, and respect.
FREE with registration; guided and self-guided tours available for an additional admission fee
