Many of Louisiana's plantations remain intact, and are meticulously maintained and furnished with beautiful period pieces. You can spend your day touring and even stay overnight at many of the properties.
Over 200 slaves were on Destrehan Plantation. They built their own shelter; their houses had dirt floors and were arranged into camps. Slaves worked from sunrise to 3:00pm.
The Education Center houses the 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit. Documented as one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history. Three trials took place, one at Destrehan Plantation where Jean Noel Destrehan served as a judge for the revolt.