General Public Tour
Pathways through History
Timing: 1 hour, Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10, seniors $8, children $5, ages 5 and under, free
Levi Jordan Plantation is significant to the antebellum period of Texas history and the tumultuous era of Reconstruction. A self-guided tour of the site allows visitors to get a glimpse of the sizable plantation operation and the two-story Greek Revival-style house, and to learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked here in the mid-1800s. Wear your walking shoes and check in at the visitor center for a site map and information. You will get to see the visitor center, archeology lab, and Plantation House during your visit.
Journey Through Time
Capacity: up to 20 people
Timing: 45 minutes, Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10, seniors $8, children $5, ages 5 and under, free
In the late 1840s, Levi Jordan moved his family and enslaved workers to Texas to establish a sugar and cotton plantation on this site. A tour of Levi Jordan Plantation highlights the multiple perspectives and evolving relationships of those who lived and worked on this land. It also provides a unique opportunity to understand the evolving agricultural history of the South and the early African American experience in Texas. A guided tour includes the exhibition in the visitor center, the archeology lab, and the historic house.
School Tour
Digging Deep: Archeology at Levi Jordan
Grades: 3–5
Capacity: 20–60 students
Timing: 2–2.5 hours
Cost: $6 per student. One chaperone for every 10 students is free and required; additional adults are $10 per person.
The Levi Jordan Plantation is an active archeological site with a focus on learning about the enslaved people who lived and worked here in the mid-1800s. Students will see how historians are uncovering the history of this site as they rotate through stations that include examining dig boxes to learn about archeological excavations, creating pinch pots in the archeology lab, and churning butter.
Tour Reservations
Guided tour reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 979-798-2202, emailing levijordanshs@thc.texas.gov, or completing this tour request form.
If your group is looking for a specialized tour experience, contact the site directly to inquire about customizing your tour.
Parking
Visitor parking is available through our main entrance off-road FM-524. The visitor center can be accessed through the boardwalk.
Accessibility
The visitor center and archelogy lab are wheelchair accessible, but the plantation house is not. Access to the plantation house is through unpaved terrain. Restrooms are located in the visitor center.
Museum Store
Our museum store is located in the visitor center and offers books and other THC branded items.
Groups & Tours
Self-guided tours are available and guided tours are currently available Friday through Sunday. Guided tours must be booked in advance and are $15 per person. For groups of 20 people or more, please call 979-798-2202 or email us.
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