Inside Acadian Village | Authentic Cajun Life of the 1800s A living history village preserving the real stories of the Acadian people and the lives they rebuilt here during the 1800s, after exile and displacement. Everything you see here is authentic and donated — real historic structures moved here to be preserved, not recreated. 🎶 Our visit begins at the very first exhibit, where we were welcomed by a truly delightful man who treated us to real Cajun music, played and shared the way he learne

⚜️🎻 Happy National Day of the Acadians! In recognition of this important day, we’re sharing a special fiddle rendition of “1755” a song that reflects on the Acadian exile and honors the resilience of the Acadian people. Tomorrow (August 16) at Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site, we’ll continue celebrating with a full schedule of activities and educational opportunities highlighting Acadian culture and history (including live music, demonstrations, and more). We hope you’ll join us as we