E.D. White Historic Site

E.D. White Historic Site This historic home tells the story of Bayou Lafourche, the Chitimacha, Acadians, and the White Family

02/20/2026

⏰ Last Chance Before Discovery Day! ⏰

Tomorrow’s the big day at the E.D. White Historic Site — and today is your last chance to make plans to join us!

📅 Saturday, February 21
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 2295 LA Hwy. 1, Thibodaux, LA
🎟️ FREE Admission!

Bring the whole family for a morning of hands-on fun and history, including:
• Historic Kids’ Games
• Fishing
• Story Time
• Butter Making Fun

It’s the perfect way to step back in time and enjoy a beautiful Louisiana morning under the oaks. 🌳✨

Don’t miss out — make your plans today and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Plan your visit: https://louisianastatemuseum.org/events

02/12/2026
01/28/2026

Friends of the E.D. White Historic Site is excited to share that we received a 2025 Emergency Readiness Grant from the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities to support important improvements to the Visitor Center and storage facility!

With this funding, storm shutters were installed at the Visitor Center, and repairs and upgrades were made to our storage building. This helps protect historic materials, equipment, and visitor spaces from severe Louisiana weather.

“This grant is an important investment in the future of the E.D. White Historic Site,” said Pamela T. Folse, President of the Friends of the E.D. White Historic Site. “We are grateful to the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities for helping ensure this historic place remains protected and accessible for generations to come.”

Check out the before, during, and after photos made possible by all involved, from the funding to the physical repairs of our site. Thank you for helping us preserve Louisiana history!

Pictured: Jody Folse, Friends Member; Malcolm Hodnett, Friends Board Vice President; Gus Legendre, Frends Member; Rudy Soignet, Site Maintenance; Jody Folse, Friends Member

Funding for the 2025 Emergency Readiness Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.


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Spend a cheerful Saturday morning under the giant live oaks at the E.D. White Historic Site with a family-friendly day o...
01/28/2026

Spend a cheerful Saturday morning under the giant live oaks at the E.D. White Historic Site with a family-friendly day of hands-on fun. Discovery Day invites visitors of all ages to explore Louisiana’s past through classic outdoor activities and heritage demonstrations inspired by life along Bayou Lafourche. Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

01/24/2026

🥶 All Louisiana State Museums will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the incoming winter storm. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you once the weather decides to act right. 🌬️ And remember if your pipes are wrapped better than a po’boy, you’re doing it right! ❄️

12/23/2025

The museum will be closed December 24 through 26, for Christmas and December 31 through January 2 for New Year’s. We will reopen the Saturdays following each holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

11/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us under the oaks for the inaugural Oaks & Origins Festival at the E.D. White Historic Site! 🌿✨
From living history and local stories to crafts, food, and holiday magic—you helped make our first year unforgettable! Here’s a look back at an incredible day celebrating 200 years of Louisiana history. 💚

01/24/2025

Due to icy road conditions, we will open one hour later today, Friday, January 24, at 10 a.m. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you!

01/22/2025
01/21/2025

❄️ All Louisiana State Museums will remain closed for this historic weather event through Wednesday, January 22. ❄️☃️

Stay tuned for reopening updates!

Address

2295 Saint Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA
70301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(985) 447-0915

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Our Story

Exploring this National Historic Landmark will offer both a tour through a historical structure and the culture that surrounded the home throughout history. Situated on the banks of Bayou Lafourche, this was the residence of two of Louisiana’s prominent political figures: Governor Edward Douglas White and his son, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward Douglass White. The exhibition in this historic house tells the story of the Bayou Lafourche area, tracing the history of the indigenous Chitimacha, Acadian settlers, slavery, sugar cane plantations and the White family.

Built with hand-hewn cypress around 1825, the E.D. White house was originally an example of Creole plantation architecture. White, a Tennessee native of Irish Catholic ancestry, purchased the property in 1829. Upon White’s retirement from politics in 1844 he moved with his wife, Catherine Sidney Lee Ringgold, to the E.D. White Plantation. The house’s transformation began shortly after this time, as the Whites remodeled from the Creole-style raised cottage to the prevalent Greek Revival style, completely changing the appearance of the structure.

Guided tours of the house and property are available. Free admission!