Acadian Cultural Center

From horses to the oil industry, the Acadian Cultural Center's exhibits tell the story of Louisiana history and cultures.

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TEMPORARILY CANCELLED Dulcimer Jam - Join the Cajun Dulcimer Society and its core group, the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society from Baton Rouge, for dulcimer music: Cajun, country, Celtic, folk, and hymns. Bring an acoustic instrument and join in or just enjoy. 9:30-11:00 a.m. Free.

TEMPORARILY CANCELLED Louisiana Talks & Tales - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Explore local history and culture through a ranger program. No talk on federal holidays or on Mardi Gras when the center is closed. Free.

The Cajun Way: Echoes of Acadia - Who are the Acadians and how did they become Louisiana's Cajuns? Find out through a 35-minute film that shares their history from their deportation from Nova Scotia in Canada to their settlement in south Louisiana. Shown on the hour beginning at 9:00 a.m. No film on federal holidays or on Mardi Gras when the center is closed. Free.

Ranger-guided boat tours on the good ship Cocodrie cruise Bayou Vermilion in spring and fall; follow the link for dates, times, and ticket information. Tours cast off from the Vermilionville Heritage & Folklife Park of the Bayou Vermilion District.

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The Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette tells stories of the origins, migration, settlement, and contemporary culture of the Acadians (Cajuns) and other area groups. Ranger programs, films, exhibits, and events share a variety of local traditions including music, story-telling, dance, and food, and explore the mysteries of the Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana's wildest place. Portable media players with guided tours of the museum in French, Spanish, and English can be borrowed at the visitor center information desk. Kids can explore the center and earn a badge with the Junior Ranger program. The center's park store sells local crafts, music, and books, including cookbooks and children's stories. Admission to the center is free. Follow these links for the park's calendar of events, exhibits, and programs; for directions and transportation options; and for accessibility information.

Special programs by reservation:

• field trips for school and other groups by reservation.

• Girl and Boy Scout programs by reservation.

• Summer camps for kids---hope to see you in 2021!

For more information on Cajun history and culture, visit

• www.lafayettetravel.com

• www.acadie1755.ca

• www.acadianacenterforthearts.org

 

 

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