Vermilionville

Opened in 1990, Vermilionville is a living history museum and folklife park that preserves and represents the cultural resources of the Acadian, Native American and Creole cultures, from the time period 1765 to 1890. The park sits on a 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 structures, including seven restored original homes with more than 13 local artisans that provide demonstrations on a variety of essential crafts performed by the early settlers. Vermilionville welcomes nearly 50,000 visitors from all over the world to their park and hosts more than 30 special events geared toward education, music, environment and culture in addition to their weekly Saturday Cajun Jam and Sunday Dances.