NORCO GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walk the River’s Memory: A Guided Tour of Whitney Plantation in Norco
Guided tours at the Whitney Plantation present a focused education on the history and legacies of slavery; advance ticket purchase is highly recommended to secure a spot.
Walk the River’s Memory: A Guided Tour of Whitney Plantation in Norco.
At the Whitney Plantation, guided tours offer a concentrated, 90-minute encounter with the history and legacies of slavery in the United States—an interpretive walk that uses artifacts, testimony and site interpretation to illuminate a difficult American past.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
First-person histories and artifacts
Tours focus on personal narratives and material artifacts that make the history of slavery immediate and concrete for visitors.
A plantation on the Mississippi
The Whitney sits on the Mississippi River; the landscape and riverfront setting are integral to the stories the guides tell during the walk.
Reserve early—tours are in demand
Guided tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and advanced purchase is highly recommended because tours sell out quickly.
What the day feels like
What the guided tour feels like
The guided tour is a structured, interpretive walk across the plantation grounds where guides present curated narratives, historical context and artifacts that together aim to educate visitors about the lived experience and lasting legacies of slavery.
THE NARRATIVES
First-person histories and artifacts
Tours focus on personal narratives and material artifacts that make the history of slavery immediate and concrete for visitors.
THE LANDSCAPE
A plantation on the Mississippi
The Whitney sits on the Mississippi River; the landscape and riverfront setting are integral to the stories the guides tell during the walk.
THE PRACTICAL
Reserve early—tours are in demand
Guided tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and advanced purchase is highly recommended because tours sell out quickly.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour works best for—and who should plan around the site rules.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guided tours run approximately 90 minutes.
Pack light: large backpacks and coolers are prohibited. The site also disallows tripods, selfie sticks, video stabilizers for handhelds and professional video or camera equipment of any kind.
Meet at 5099 LA-18, Edgard, LA 70049 for tour departure.
Filming or recording on site is not allowed (this includes recording video content for social media). By entering the site visitors grant Whitney Plantation the right to use photographs/video the plantation captures for educational and promotional purposes.
The plantation prohibits pets, the use of alcohol or tobacco products, weapons or symbols associated, drones, and the use of Bluetooth speakers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
Advance purchase is highly recommended—guided tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis and tend to sell out.
How long is the guided tour?
The guided tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet at the Whitney Plantation entrance at 5099 LA-18, Edgard, LA 70049.
Can I take photos or film during the tour?
Filming or recording on site is not allowed, including recording video content for social media; professional video or camera equipment, tripods and drones are prohibited.
Are pets or food coolers allowed on site?
Pets, large backpacks and coolers are not allowed on the property.
Can I tip the interpreters?
No. Interpreters do not accept tips; Whitney Plantation compensates staff directly and does not permit tipping.
Will the plantation use photographs of visitors?
Whitney Plantation may capture photographs and video of visitors for educational and promotional purposes; by entering the site you grant the plantation the right to use those images.