River Road Historical Society

After 12 years of neglect, the local community decided something must be done to rescue this historic site and other historic buildings from disappearing along the River Road. In 1968, citizens formed a group and petitioned American Oil Company, now Amoco about the plantation. In January of 1969, a society charter was received from the State of Louisiana for the River Road Historical Society. American Oil deeded the house and approximately four acres of land to the River Road Historical Society in December of 1971. The society rescued and restored the home. Due to outstanding community interest and support, the society acquired more land and other historical buildings. The site is still growing with the mission of interpreting the history of Louisiana and the story of Destrehan Plantation.