Whitney Plantation Historic District

historic district in New Orleans
#21 in New Orleans / #772 in United States of America
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by Bill Leiser
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

The Whitney Plantation Historic District in Louisiana offers a poignant and educational experience, focusing on the history and legacy of slavery in the United States. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, this unique museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants. Visitors can tour restored structures such as slave cabins, the main house, and the Antioch Baptist Church, as well as view powerful art installations and memorials.


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