Vermilionville Living History & Folk Life Park | Lafayette, LA

26-Apr-2014 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Vermilionville Performance Center

Join Vermilionville for their weekly Cajun Jam led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Free admission is for jam only and does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams!

Bal du Dimanche with the Cameron Dupuy Cajun Band

27-Apr-2014 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Vermilionville Performance Center

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

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An Evening with Ana Popovic | May 1

Frank & Tony Productions present an evening with Ana Popovic. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the music begins at 8:00 p.m. for this smoke free all age show. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.

Summer Camp Registration Opens | May 1

Vermilionville will be hosting our second annual summer camp series on four separate weeks (by age group) during the summer months.

Les Vues Free Film Series : Promiseland...Stories Untold | April 28

Join us for the free monthly cultural film series, Les Vues, held the last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Performance Center. Admission to the film series is free, but a suggested $5 donation will go towards screening and curating costs.

Cameron Dupuy Cajun Band | April 27

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

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

*Disclaimer : In order to receive the reduced admission rate, groups must be booked in advance and one payment made upon arrival.

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