Tour Historic Vermilionville

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  michellemd111 5

  15 Jan 2022

  Beautiful day to tour the grounds. Very interesting historical information on south Louisiana. Parking was good. Restaurant available for lunch.

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  Oliver W 5

  06 Dec 2021

  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

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  Venusbrandy 5

  29 Sep 2021

  So much historical information! Our guide was absolutely the best. Plus you can stay and enjoy a proper Louisiana lunch. The Gumbo was excellent.

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  Donna31522 4

  16 Sep 2021

  Fun walkabout, no surprises, but it was such fun to watch the live music and dancing! All the couples were really enjoying themselves.

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  Midwifemom2 5

  11 Sep 2021

  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! 😊

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  mooseinmoose 5

  17 Jun 2021

  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!

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  moosgang 5

  10 Jun 2021

  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.

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  Jean H 4

  08 Jun 2021

  The Vermilionville Living History Museum and Park has many original homes and buildings built near present-day Lafayette, Louisiana; there are a few reproduction buildings as well. We went on a cool day, after some heavy rain had fallen in the area. It was not crowded at all, in fact at times it seemed we were the only ones there. Many buildings were open but a few were closed. The only interpreters were two brothers at the Blacksmith shop. They told much about the history of the area, and the importance of metal working to the early settlers. We learned about the difference between Cajun and Creole, although during our stay in Louisiana we heard a different definition from just about everyone who talked about it! The buildings frequently had informational panels with text and photos describing life in Vermilionville, building materials, kitchen equipment, working tools, toys and games. Cutaways showed the wall constructed of mud, moss, and cypress wood. Gardens outside of the homes contained flowers, vegetables, and herbs for flavoring and for medicinal purposes. We ate at the restaurant on-site and the meal was delicious - this was no sandwich and chips kind of place!

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  Tracirae76 5

  02 Jun 2021

  A must do in Lafayette! My kids really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant serves delicious food.

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  KMW_LLW 4

  03 Apr 2021

  We like going to historic villages while traveling. This village is well maintained and offers a excellent insight to the local lifestyles from the past. There were many buildings but all were not original. The reproductions were well done and based on actual building that did exist once. A few buildings had interpreters to help with the visit - they all were knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant on site was excellent - look for separate review.

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