From New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

From New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

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Experience the Destrehan Plantation under the cover of night on this guided tour. Led by a captivating storyteller, step into the historic main house to immerse in spine-tingling tales from the past.

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Highlights

Experience the paranormal as you explore Destrehan's haunted past
Listen to chilling stories steeped in mystique from the 1811 Slave Revolt
Gain exclusive access to visit the Destrehan Plantation after sundown
Journey to the main historic home and learn about famous hauntings
Discover how Voodoo came to South Louisiana and evolved over the years

Description

Embark on a hauntingly immersive tour from New Orleans to Destrehan Plantation, where history forms the backdrop for an exploration of the lives of diverse individuals who left an indelible mark on Louisiana's culture during its early years. Hop onboard a bus in New Orleans and embark on a journey to the Destrehan Plantation, the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. Delve into the chilling accounts of the trials that took place after the 1811 Slave Revolt, one of the largest slave revolts in US history. Uncover the rich tapestry of Louisiana's cultural 'gumbo' with stories encompassing enslaved Africans, free creoles of color, Acadians, and Native Americans. Walk amidst the lingering spirits that still inhabit the plantation's historic home, echoing through time. Discover the evolution of Voodoo in South Louisiana, as it melded African, Haitian, and Catholic spiritual beliefs and practices. Guided by a storyteller who unveils the truth behind the mystique of the often-misunderstood Voodoo, challenge conventional perceptions and explore its authentic essence.