Step into Louisiana’s rich history at Felicity Plantation. Discover historic architecture, cinematic stories, and the legacy of the Waguespack family on a guided tour along the Mississippi River.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, except those with mobility issues.
Wildlife
History
Felicity Plantation played a significant role in Louisiana’s sugar industry and film history, showcasing the region’s economic and cultural development.
Conservation
Efforts are underway to preserve the plantation’s structures and landscape, promoting sustainable tourism and protecting local heritage.
St. Joseph Plantation
Step into Louisiana’s rich history at Felicity Plantation. Discover historic architecture, cinematic stories, and the legacy of the Waguespack family on a guided tour along the Mississippi River.
St. Joseph Plantation, located in Vacherie, Louisiana, preserves and interprets the history of two adjacent Mississippi River sugar plantations: St. Joseph Plantation and Felicity Plantation. Guests can choose guided group tours that explore working sugarcane farms, original outbuildings, and the plantation mansion, with programming that highlights 19th-century plantation life and agricultural practices.
Tours include a standalone St. Joseph Plantation Group Tour and guided experiences at Felicity Plantation. Combined options are available: a St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Group Tour and a St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations Combo Tour that runs approximately 2.5 hours and covers active sugarcane operations across roughly 1,000 acres. Tour narratives address construction dates, family histories such as the Waguespack family, and the plantations' roles as film and television locations.
Felicity Plantation tours emphasize the site's 19th-century construction and documented appearances in productions like "12 Years A Slave." St. Joseph Plantation tours sometimes explore 19th-century mourning customs, original outbuildings, and seasonal programming: the mansion receives an October transformation and the property offers nighttime tours and exclusive midnight tours on Halloween weekend.
All tours are guided and operate on plantation grounds in Vacherie, adjacent to the Mississippi River. Interpretive content focuses on architecture, agriculture, and cultural history tied to sugarcane cultivation. Visitors should plan logistics such as travel time to Vacherie and any seasonal scheduling. St. Joseph Plantation provides on-site experiences that combine historic preservation, active farming, and film-location history for visitors seeking an informed look at Louisiana's plantation heritage.
Tour availability varies by season and event.
Location
Vacherie, LA
Situated on the Mississippi River
Tours Offered
6
Group and combo guided tours available
Historic Era
19th century
Includes Felicity's 1840s construction
Combo Tour Length
2.5 hours
Covers roughly 1,000 acres
Reserve a group, Felicity, or combo tour to explore historic plantation architecture, sugarcane operations, and film-location history.
Wear comfortable shoes
Walking on uneven historic grounds requires sturdy footwear.
Bring water and sun protection
Stay hydrated and shield yourself from the sun during the tour.
Respect the historic site
Help preserve the plantation by avoiding touching or removing artifacts.
Arrive early for the tour
Early arrivals get the best daylight views and shorter lines.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking across historic grounds and uneven terrain.
Sun hat or cap
Protects from sun exposure during outdoor parts of the tour.
Water bottle
Hydrate throughout your visit, especially on warm days.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the scenic views and historic details.