Welham Plantation is a former plantation located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. The plantation was established in the early 19th century and was one of the most extensive plantations in the region. It was a working sugarcane plantation, and like many other plantations in the area, it relied on slave labour to work the fields and maintain the property.

Today, the site is home to the Rural Life Museum, which features a collection of historic buildings and artefacts that tell the story of Louisiana's rural communities. Many of the buildings on the site were relocated from other locations and restored to their original condition.

Some of the buildings on the site include a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse, a sick house, and a double-pen slave cabin. These buildings offer a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who lived and worked on the plantation. The museum also has a collection of farm equipment, including tractors and other machinery, that were used in the region.

Visitors to the Rural Life Museum can take guided tours of the site and learn about the history of Louisiana's rural communities. The museum also hosts annual special events, including a famous Harvest Festival in the fall.