Whitney Plantation

The Whitney Institute, also known as the Whitney Plantation, is a non-profit museum located in Edgard, LA, dedicated to preserving the history and legacies of slavery in the United States. Operating from 1752-1975, the plantation produced indigo, sugar, and rice as its main cash crops, and today, it houses over a dozen historical structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

With its mission to educate the public, the Whitney Institute offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience and learn about the plantation's history through living history interpretation and various events and seminars. Through its preservation efforts, the institute aims to shed light on an important aspect of American history that every American should explore.

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