St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass

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

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   St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation

   Step back into the 19th century and discover how death and mourning were an integral part of life. Guests are guided through St. Joseph Plantation, where rooms are staged with authentic mourning displays—black crepe-draped mirrors, funeral attire, and décor used to honor the dead. You’ll learn about Antebellum & Victorian mourning customs, funeral traditions, and superstitions surrounding death in Louisiana plantation culture. The tour explores how families dressed, celebrated, and memorialized loved ones, offering a glimpse into practices both foreign and familiar today. Outside, stroll the grounds and hear stories of those who lived and died on the property—planters, workers, and enslaved people—connecting the landscape with the realities of life and loss. This evening optional experience is both haunting and thought-provoking, offering a rare chance to witness history through the lens of grief, remembrance, and tradition.

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.