St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass
Overview
Discover the solemn Mourning customs of 19th-century Louisiana on this limited-time tour at St. Joseph Plantation. From October 1st through November 3rd, the home is draped in traditional mourning attire, reflecting how Creole families honored death and remembrance. Guests will walk through authentically decorated rooms, learn about funeral rituals, and understand how grief was expressed in everyday life. This seasonal experience offers a rare glimpse into a practice once central to Southern culture.
Limited-time tour from October 1st to November 3rd
Evening Mourning Tours available on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 PM
Explore mourning attire, funeral customs, and traditions
Guided insights into how families honored the dead
Unique opportunity to see the plantation in full mourning decor
What's Included
- Guided Mourning Tour of St. Joseph Plantation
Meeting Location
St. Joseph Plantation
3535 Highway 18, Vacherie, Louisiana 70090, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
- Guided Mourning Tour of St. Joseph Plantation.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guided Mourning Tour of St. Joseph Plantation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
