Eunice is the location of the National
Park Service's Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, one of
four sites in the Acadian Unit of the Jean Lafitte National
Historical Park and Preserve. The park seeks to illustrate
the influences that the many cultures have had on the
region's history and development. Other sites in the Acadian
Unit are located in Lafayette, Thibodaux, and Charenton.
The park also has three other units. The Barataria Preserve
Unit near Marrero interprets the natural and cultural
history of the swamp and marshlands. Six miles southeast
of New Orleans is the Chalmette Unit, site of the 1815
Battle of New Orleans. Near the French Market in the historic
French Quarter is the visitor center for the New Orleans
Unit, where the headquarters is located: Jean Lafitte
National Historical Park and Preserve, 365 Canal Street,
Suite 3080, New Orleans, LA 70130-1142; phone (504) 589-3882,
ext. 103.
http://www.lsue.edu/acadgate/lafitte.htm
Ever wonder what it would be like
to visit the home of TABASCO brand Pepper Sauce? Well,
Avery Island, Louisiana is a place where doin' things
slowly ensures doing them right. From the unique feel
of the South Louisiana marshes and bayous to the nature
preserve inhabited by indigenous plants and animals, Avery
Island is TABASCO¨ homegrown goodness at its finest.
http://www.tabasco.com/html/historian_averyvisit.html
Located on the banks of Bayou
Vermilion, in what has been called one of the most culturally
rich regions of the United States, Vermilionville authentically
portrays a way of life preserved with a distinctly French
accent.
Celebrating the proud traditions
and rich heritage of the Acadian settlers of the 18th
century, Vermilionville features 23 beautiful acres
showcasing carefully crafted period homes that reflect
historic Acadian/Creole life. Craftspeople and living
historians are visible throughout the park, providing
vivid demonstrations of arts and skills that have been
preserved and handed down from previous generations.
www.vermilionville.org
When your in Acadiana, be sure
to visit Acadian Village, our museum of original Acadian
homes. Acadian Village offers you a unique view of the
Acadian lifestyle of years ago, from antiques to our
beautiful french language. The village is made up of
eight authentic Acadian homes, complete replicas of
a genral store, blacksmiths shop and chapel.
1-800-962-9133
www.acadianvillage.org
For more information visit
www.louisianatravel.com
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