Tour Historic Vermilionville
Overview
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- Self-Guided walking tour of our 23 acre village
- Entry/Admission - Vermilionville
What to expect
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Stop At: Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028
Walking through our 23-acre living history museum and folklife park will transport you back in time, landing in Acadiana in the years between 1760 and 1890. Come and meet our costumed artisans who are demonstrating trades and crafts exactly was they would have been performed in this era. You'll hear the stories of the Native Americans of the region, the Acadians, and the Creoles and people of African descent, learn about the region's history, and discover how their cultures developed into Acadiana's unique contemporary folklife.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Great natural place in historic area in Lafayette It was nice weather and it is near to Arcadian. The street going there is not well paved but it is not a bad experience at all. Recommended only if you have time
Great natural place in historic area in Lafayette It was nice weather and it is near to Arcadian. The street going there is not well paved but it is not a bad experience at all. Recommended only if you have timeSo much historical information! Our guide was absolutely the best. Plus you can stay and enjoy a proper Louisiana lunch. The Gumbo was excellent.
So much historical information! Our guide was absolutely the best. Plus you can stay and enjoy a proper Louisiana lunch. The Gumbo was excellent.Fun walkabout, no surprises, but it was such fun to watch the live music and dancing! All the couples were really enjoying themselves.
Fun walkabout, no surprises, but it was such fun to watch the live music and dancing! All the couples were really enjoying themselves.What is not to love about this place! If you’re someone who loves trying local food and learning local history, Vermillionville is a must. We started with lunch at their restaurant. I had the meatball plate special and my husband the catfish, crab etoufee, and the shrimp etoufee. My lunch was tas...
What is not to love about this place! If you’re someone who loves trying local food and learning local history, Vermillionville is a must. We started with lunch at their restaurant. I had the meatball plate special and my husband the catfish, crab etoufee, and the shrimp etoufee. My lunch was tasty comfort food. My husband’s catfish was amazing, as were his sides. The potato salad was the best we’ve had outside of our own. The history of Vermillionville/Lafayette was very interesting. The buildings and artifacts were well preserved and arranged on a nice walkway along the river. We were fortunate to meet Stu Keller, an employee who dresses in period clothing to discuss what life was like back then. We spent at least 45 minutes learning volumes about the Cajun and Creole people. It was fantastic! He knew so much I swore he was a professor of history at the college. We were told it would take about 90 min to see everything. I think my husband and I spent almost 3 hours there. Thank-you to all those who keep Vermillionville operating! 😊We went to learn more about the history and culture of the area and had a brilliant time here. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful. We felt like we learnt a lot and spent a coupe of hours here. In particular there were two onsite people who were great, one a retired Tribal leader who spent ...
We went to learn more about the history and culture of the area and had a brilliant time here. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful. We felt like we learnt a lot and spent a coupe of hours here. In particular there were two onsite people who were great, one a retired Tribal leader who spent time with us and gave us great information. Also Mike, who really made time for us. He allowed us to feed animals with him, allowed us to use a manual type of ferry they have (to pull yourself over water - I'm not sure what to call it!), gave us local tips on the area and told us about the plants around the houses. We greatly enjoyed spending some time with him. Thank you Mike!We enjoy going to places like this where we can stroll around seeing and reading the history of an area. But what made this visit special was the man in the schoolhouse sharing his accordian music and his families history and the man at the church with a detailed description of the evolution of t...
We enjoy going to places like this where we can stroll around seeing and reading the history of an area. But what made this visit special was the man in the schoolhouse sharing his accordian music and his families history and the man at the church with a detailed description of the evolution of the terms 'cajun' and 'creole'. The grounds were a wonderful mix of well-kept wildness, homestead gardens, cultivated flower beds, and bayou. The paths all under huge shade trees.