Les Vues Free Film Series : "Premiers Mots" | March 30

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. Les Vues is curated by filmmakers and enthusiasts, mostly from around the state.

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.

Spring Celebration | March 21

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

Saint Joseph's Altar | March 17 - 20

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

Les Mains Guidées : March 7

Vermilionville is continuing to host monthly workshops that will allow you to learn crafts from our master artisans. On the first Saturday of every month, we will highlight a different craft from the old Acadian, Creole and Native American ways of life. Topics will range from woodcarving to textiles to foodways and many things in between.

Monthly Guided Tours for Walk-Ins | March 7

Vermilionville is now offering a chance to experience a guided tour to our walk-in visitors. On the first Saturday of each month, walk-ins may pay an additional $2 on top of their normal admission fee to enjoy a guided tour from one of Vermilionville's finest interpreters.

Wallace Trahan & Rice and Gravy | March 1

Come dance the afternoon away at Vermilionville's Performance Center with Wallace Trahan & Rice and Gravy. 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.

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