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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 01/08/2025

🚌 Whitney Plantation’s Bus Fund helps schools cover transportation costs for student field trips. APPLY: loom.ly/IvaAboI GIVE: loom.ly/-heMOyE #BackToSchool #LouisianaHistory

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 30/07/2025

#OnThisDay in 1866, a peaceful Black voting rights convention in New Orleans was brutally massacred by a white mob. Nearly 50 people were killed. This tragedy fueled the fight for the 14th Amendment.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 28/07/2025

⚠️Extreme Heat Advisory⚠️ It’s hot out here. Take care during your visit to Whitney Plantation: * Bring water and stay hydrated * Wear light, breathable clothing * Take breaks in the shade * Let our staff know if you feel unwell Experience this sacred site. Book now: whitneyplantation.org

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 25/07/2025

📚 Looking for meaningful ways to keep kids learning this summer? “Teaching and Learning About American Slavery” is a free resource designed by our education team for learners of all ages. 🔗 Download it now at the link in bio. #TeachingSlavery #WhitneyPlantation #Louisiana

A color image of statues of three formerly enslaved children at the Whitney Plantation with the words “Teaching and Learning about American Slavery - Educational Resources for All” overlaid in yellow and white text, all over a red background.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 24/07/2025

Before touring Whitney Plantation, remember the 356 enslaved people who built it. The Wall of Honor is a tribute to those held in bondage; black granite slabs etched with names, ages, skills, family ties and quotes. 📍Plan your visit today. #WhitneyPlantation #LouisianaHistory #BlackHistory

A photograph of a black granite slab with hundreds of names of formerly enslaved people engraved on it, surrounding an etching depicting a formerly enslaved man sitting showing the scars on his back.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 24/07/2025

“They took our air. They took our land. They’ve taken our water. We can’t worship in the river.” Extractivism, from Jazmin Miller & Anya Groner uses digital recordings of Jonestown descendants to showcase how families have lived in #CancerAlley since the era of slavery. Free & open to the public.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 17/07/2025

We are closed today due to inclement weather. The safety of our guests and staff are our top priority. Stay safe and dry! #TropicalSystem #HurricaneSeason

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 15/07/2025

Visitor reflections…💭 The Whitney Plantation is the only museum of its kind in Louisiana, dedicated to sharing the truth about the lives of the enslaved and the legacies of slavery. 📍Experience the Whitney for yourself. Book your visit today — link in bio. #WhitneyPlantation #LegaciesofSlavery

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 09/07/2025

#OnThisDay in 1860, the Clotilda smuggled 110 West Africans into Alabama—decades after the U.S. banned the slave trade. Survivors later founded Africatown, a community preserving their culture, language, and legacy. Learn more in Barracoon—available in our museum store: loom.ly/3rFGbZs

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 08/07/2025

📚 Our next book club pick is out NOW! The Jailhouse Lawyer tells Calvin Duncan’s story—30 years in Angola for a crime he didn’t commit and a coming-of-age as a legal mind and advocate. 🔗 Get your copy: loom.ly/e4N7h88 #WhitneyPlantation #TheJailhouseLawyer #PenguinRandomHouse

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 04/07/2025

“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” illuminates the contradictory nature of our nation and demands that we reckon with the full truth of our history. 📍 The history of slavery is the history of America. Explore this chapter when you visit the Whitney. #FourthOfJuly #WhitneyPlantation

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 03/07/2025

Enslaved people in St. John the Baptist Parish were not legally emancipated until July of 1864—more than a year and a half after the Emancipation Proclamation. Join The Descendants Project in celebrating July-teenth and honoring the legacy of our ancestors. RSVP: loom.ly/HkNehkQ

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 02/07/2025

“The sun was already heavy. The air, unmoving. These are the paths they walked— bare feet on packed earth, hands calloused by fields that never rested. The land still holds their footsteps. The trees remember. And so must we.” Words and video by Fernanda Zamera.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 01/07/2025

Last week, we proudly hosted a group of 50 teachers participating in an educational workshop through @wwiimuseum.bsky.social. Book your specialized tour for educators and middle/high school students: loom.ly/8Tc8Giw #Educators #AmericanHistory

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 27/06/2025

“All the children of the world are dreamers.” At Whitney Plantation, “adulthood” began by 10. Children were sent to the fields or sold and many girls became mothers by 13. We carry their stories forward. 📷: Visitor photos of the Children of Whitney sculptures #WhitneyPlantation #Slavery #History

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 19/06/2025

Happy Juneteenth! In honor of the holiday, we asked our Historical Interpreters to share their thoughts on our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival that took place this past Saturday. #Juneteenth2025 #JuneteenthFreedomFestival #Celebrate

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 19/06/2025

We were proud to welcome Jaylie Williams, 2025 Vermilion Miss Juneteenth to sing Lift Every Voice at our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival this past Saturday. She was kind enough to share her thoughts on Juneteenth and her experience at our event. #Juneteenth2025 #JuneteenthFreedomFestival

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 19/06/2025

FINAL DAY: In store and online, get 19% off everything when you use code JUNETEENTH at checkout. whitneyplantation.org/shop #Juneteenth2025 #CelebrateAndSave

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 18/06/2025

🚍 1953: Despite 80% of Baton Rouge’s bus riders being Black, buses were still segregated. #OnThisDay, the United Defense League (UDL) launched the #BatonRougeBusBoycott with a “free ride” network of Black volunteer drivers. The Montgomery bus boycott would adopt its model in 1955.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 18/06/2025

TODAY & TOMORROW: In store and online, get 19% off everything when you use code JUNETEENTH at checkout. whitneyplantation.org/shop

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 17/06/2025

More than 1,200 of you showed up to celebrate Juneteenth at Whitney Plantation this past Saturday! We absolutely loved hosting each and every one of you. Big thanks all who made the drive and made our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival the best yet! Check out the highlights.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 13/06/2025

Are you ready? Our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival is TOMORROW. Bring your friends and family for a day of history, culture and celebration. 🎟️ You can still grab your FREE tickets by registering here: loom.ly/-fwcWr8 #Juneteenth2025 #WhitneyPlantation

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 10/06/2025

“Jazz grew up in a thousand places but it was born in New Orleans.” 🎺 Jazz originated in Congo Square—the only place in New Orleans where enslaved people were allowed to gather. 1. The Bamboula 2. The Love Song 3. Freedom in Congo Square (find in our book shop!) #BlackMusicAppreciationMonth

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 04/06/2025

🗺️ This one’s for our history buffs... The Reconstruction Era National Historic Network just announced seven new sites, and we're honored to be one of them! 📍Book your visit today: loom.ly/PN8bEXw 💡Learn more: loom.ly/mHCTMHE

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 17/04/2025

📢 Subscribe to The Whitney Word to get the latest from Whitney Plantation including history, events, education, and more. This month’s highlight: Save the date for our FREE 3rd Annual #Juneteenth Freedom Festival on June 14! ➡️ Read: mailchi.mp/whitn… ➡️ Subscribe: whitneyplantation.org

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 17/04/2025

After the Louisiana Purchase, the Black Codes were enacted. declaring that manumitted Black people should never “presume to conceive themselves equal to the white.” Their movements, property rights, and social interactions with white people were restricted, relegating them to second-class citizens.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 17/04/2025

🌾 The semi-nomadic Fulani people moved with cattle across the savannah of Senegambia, the origin of many enslaved Africans. In early Louisiana, marshlands made cattle farming difficult, so enslaved herdsmen like Baptiste were crucial. #LouisianaHistory

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 10/04/2025

Become a Vendor at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Whitney Plantation on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Spots are limited, so secure yours today! The deadline to register is April 14: forms.gle/vmiRg… #Juneteenth2025 #BreakingChains

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 10/04/2025

Walls actually CAN talk. At Whitney Plantation, “truth windows” in the Big House reveal original 1840s murals and layers of paint long hidden. 🎟 Book your tour → whitneyplantation.org/plan-your-vi...

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 03/04/2025

#DYK how sugar was made on Louisiana plantations? ➡️ Enslaved field workers loaded the cane ➡️ Enslaved cart drivers transported it ➡️ Enslaved mill teams fed stalks into grinders ➡️ Enslaved boiling crews reduced the juice in kettles ➡️ Enslaved coopers packed the raw sugar

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 01/04/2025

“Whitney Plantation represents the resilience and fortitude of African-American women who understood the importance of educating the next generation about our history." — Whitney Plantation Board Member Judge Carolyn W. Gill-Jefferson

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 01/04/2025

“We are privileged to have access to this resource-rich institution which tells the stories of countless women who embody the legacy of resistance to slavery, oppression, and most importantly, the strength of our ancestors." — Whitney Plantation Board Member Katherine Bush Felton

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 28/03/2025

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are proud to celebrate Rep. Sylvia Taylor. 📍 Sylvia Taylor's passion for justice continues as she serves as State Representative in Louisiana’s 57th district and runs her private practice in LaPlace.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 25/03/2025

“I stand on the shoulders of the strong women who came before me and raised me.” This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are proud to celebrate Whitney Plantation Board Member Cheri Ausberry. Inspired by her mother, Sybil Morial, Cheri believes it’s her mission to continue preserving our rich history.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 24/03/2025

This WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate Dr. Joy and Jo Banner, co-founders of @descendantsproject.bsky.social . We’re proud to partner with them to fight environmental racism, challenge harmful plantation tourism narratives, and advocate for Black descendant communities in LA river parishes.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 18/03/2025

Thank you Brandan "BMIKE" Odums and Eternal Seeds for choosing to visit Whitney Plantation to explore our collective roots. 🌱

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 17/03/2025

We’re celebrating Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, a poet, folklorist & educator keeping Black Creole culture alive! 🖤 #WomensHistoryMonth #Poetry

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 13/03/2025

In February, we welcomed students and faculty from Dillard University, Louisiana’s first HBCU, for a powerful day of learning. Led by our Historic Interpreter, Justin Oubre, they explored Whitney Plantation’s history & the legacy of slavery on Louisiana’s German Coast.

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 12/03/2025

We’re honored to receive an Expression of Commendation from Rep. Sylvia Elaine Taylor, recognizing our commitment to preserving and sharing the history of slavery in Louisiana. 🔹 Visit or support: whitneyplantation.org

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 10/03/2025

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum honored Samuel Fulford, a USCT soldier, during their visit to Whitney. Thanks to research supported in part by John & Donna Cummings, his story connects enslavement to the fight for freedom. #HistoryMatters #WhitneyPlantation

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 06/03/2025

Most plantations center the enslavers’ stories, while Whitney Plantation focuses exclusively on the history of slavery. 📍 Plan your visit: whitneyplantation.org #VisitLouisiana

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 27/02/2025

#DidYouKnow the roots of our favorite Creole dishes trace back to African traditions brought by enslaved people? “It was always black hands in the pot cooking, recreating recipes from Africa. Gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, couscous.” — Whitney Plantation Director of Research Dr. Ibrahima Seck

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 25/02/2025

Saturday’s 10th Annual Ancestral Blessing Ceremony was a powerful tribute to the resilience of enslaved people. The procession led participants through Whitney Plantation, unveiling a Solomon Northup statute and stopping at the Wall of Honor and German Coast Uprising memorial. #AmericanHistory

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 22/02/2025

Join us TODAY at Whitney Plantation for the 10th Annual Ancestral Blessing Ceremony with @sulaspirit, @babaluther & the Congo Square Drummers. LEARN MORE: whitneyplantation.org

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 19/02/2025

Join us on Feb 22 for our 10th Annual Ancestral Blessing Ceremony as we unveil “Hope Out of Darkness,” a statue of Solomon Northup by Wesley Wofford (@wofford_sculpture_studio). 🕒 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. 🎟️ Free ceremony More info: whitneyplantation.org/event/10th-a...

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 14/02/2025

Join us Feb. 22 at Whitney Plantation for the 10th Annual Ancestral Blessing Ceremony with @sulaspirit, @babaluther & the Congo Square Drummers

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 06/02/2025

Join us this Friday, Feb. 7 (12–5 PM) to learn more about our museum, shop curated merchandise, and see why Whitney Plantation is a must-visit. Whether you're a local or visiting for the big game, take time to experience history that matters. 📍 4276 US Hwy 51, LaPlace, LA

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Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation.org · 03/02/2025

Just 5 years after the 13th Amendment was ratified, formerly enslaved people built the Anti-Yoke Baptist Church, a symbol of freedom from the “yoke” of enslavement. Today, it’s a place to reflect on that history. 📍 Plan your visit: whitneyplantation.org 📷: Else Hahne

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