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SUPPORT THE RIVER ROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Help preserve Destrehan Plantation

Since 1968, the River Road Historical Society has preserved this site and the historic buildings of River Road. Every gift goes toward restoration, exhibits, and education.

Where your gift goes

Restoration

Upkeep of the main house, the enslaved cabin, the Mule Barn, and the other dependency buildings on the grounds.

Exhibits

New and updated exhibits, including the Miller-Haydel Museum's German Coast Uprising and Rost Home Colony displays.

Education

The Heritage Education Program, student field trips, and public programming throughout the year.

Make a gift

Donations are processed securely through PayPal, the same as the current site.

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Become a member

Membership in the River Road Historical Society is a separate track from a one-time gift, currently handled by a downloadable application form on the live site. Tier names, prices, and benefits aren't published anywhere public — needs client input before this section can go further than a mailto link.