Vermilionville Living History & Folk Life Park | Lafayette, LA

Healing Traditions in Acadiana

31-May-2014 - 11:00 a.m.

Vermilionville Performance Center

This lecture series introduces the healing traditions of the Cajun and Creole peoples with the goal of broadening the base of local historical knowledge.

Natural Easter Egg Dyeing Demo

14-Mar-2014 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Vermilionville's Historic Village

Easter comes in the spring, when the earth renews itself after a long, cold winter. And while Easter is identified with spring and rebirth, it is the egg that has come to signify the season, and the Easter holiday itself. Learn about the tradition behind Easter egg dyeing as well as natural dyeing techniques that were used before modern day food coloring was around. Regular admission. Memberships honored. Discounts available for groups of 20 or more.

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Easter Celebration | March 29

Join us for an all-day Easter celebration for the whole family with natural egg dyeing demonstrations, sweet dough tart cooking demos, prettiest egg contest, pâquer tournament and Cajun jam.

Natural Egg Dyeing Demos | Fridays in March

Learn about the tradition behind Easter egg dyeing as well as natural dyeing techniques that were used before modern day food coloring was around.

Southern Circuit : Perfect Strangers | March 24

The Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park in conjunction with the South Arts Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers will be screening “Perfect Strangers” with filmmaker Jan Krawitz on Monday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Saint Joseph's Altar | March 18

Learn about this Italian Catholic tradition that made its way into local Cajun and Creole churches after WWI and WWII.

DAMON TROY | MARCH 16

Come dance the afternoon away at Vermilionville's Performance Center with Damon Troy. Admission is $10 and refreshments will be available for this smoke-free family-friendly event. For more information call (337) 233-4077.

Seed to Skillet : From Fruit Tree to Fermentation | March 15

Learn about grafting fruit and nut trees with veteran of 30+ years experience Mark Broussard, who will also demonstrate how to prepare sour kraut and cabbage rolls

Where History Is Hands-On

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 attractions, 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.

Directions

Vermilionville is located in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana, right across from the Lafayette Regional Airport off of Surrey St.
Click here to view a map and for directions.

Hours
Vermilionville is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Our historic village is closed on Mondays and for all major holidays including: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Admission
Regular Admission Adults (ages 19 – 65) $10 per person
Senior Citizens (age 65+) $8 per person
Students (ages 5 – 18) $6 per person
Children (under 5) No Charge

Group Admission (Minimum of 20 People)
Adults (ages 19 – 65+): $7 per person
Students (ages 5 – 18): $5 per person
Children (under 5): No Charge

Discounts
AAA: $9 Adult, $7 Senior, $5 Student
Military Active Plus Dependants: $5 Admission, $7 Seniors & Retired
Le Guide Routard: $5 Admission
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni: $6 Admission
Louisiana Public Broadcasting: $2 Off Admission
National Preservation for Historic Trust: $2 Off Admission

Accessibility

Vermilionville’s entire 32-acre site is completely handicap-accessible, from our Welcome Center to our restaurant and even our historic homes. All of our attractions are outfitted with a wide ramp for wheelchair and walker access. If you require a wheelchair for your tour and are not traveling with one, simply inquire when you arrive and we will equip you with one.

Artisans

Learn about traditional crafts and trades from our artisans who demonstrate everything from spinning cotton to wood carving.

Historic Homes

Explore original restored structures dating from the time period 1765 - 1890, as well as recreations of other buildings of this period.

Newsletter

Keep up to date with the latest news and events happening in our historic village by downloading our quarterly newsletter.

Photography

Vermilionville offers photo shoots for bridal portraits, family photos, graduation pictures and much more.

Weddings

Vermilionville provides the perfect backdrop for an indoor or outdoor wedding complete with chapel and reception hall.

© Bayou Vermilion District

300 Fisher Road. Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 233-4077