Photo by Elsa Hahne

Whitney Plantation is a non-profit museum dedicated to the history of slavery, situated on a historical sugar, indigo and rice plantation which operated from 1752-1975. 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.

Today, visitors to the site may self-guide through the grounds with an award-winning audio tour, which is available in six languages. Trained staff members stationed throughout the grounds answer questions and further educate guests about the history of the site.