Southdown Plantation & Museum

The Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society (THACS) is committed to preserving the history and culture of Terrebonne Parish and Southdown Plantation by providing a setting that serves the tourism industry as an educational resource through tours and activities, as well as a venue site for charitable and community events that attract visitors to the area. We're excited about growing our Southdown community!

We have big plans and exciting things on the radar to enhance our community partnerships and landscape starting with enhancements to our facilities and property features. These are projects that will bring additional avenues to Southdown showcasing our arts, cultural, and historical rooms through digital media as well as enhancing our grounds with new features for the community!

Testimonials

"Great tour and my guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I'd go again to see and hear about it's history. I know every time I learn something new or am reminded of something I had forgotten." - James Passeretti

"We love when Southdown hosts festivals! Beautiful back drop to good family fun. We also take our family pictures here with much gratitude to access to your beautiful grounds. We're so glad to have this place I'm our community." - Katelyn LeBlanc

"This was a great museum! The staff were super helpful and knowledgeable. Absolutely check it out." -Jonathon Hutton