If these missions connect with you and you are interested in making a donation to support the work of the Bayou Vermilion District, please follow the link below. We are always thankful for the support of our community, and your help will make a difference.
Vermilionville Living History Museum’s mission is to increase appreciation for the history, culture, and natural resources of the Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles, and peoples of African descent in the Attakapas region through the end of the 1800s. Through historic interpretation and conservation along the Bayou Vermilion, we strive to educate guests on the interactions of these groups and the connections between past and contemporary folklife, thus empowering guests to apply these lessons from our shared histories.
Bayou Vermilion District’s purpose is to improve the water quality and the aesthetics of the Bayou Vermilion within the Parish of Lafayette in an effort to promote the bayou as a recreational and cultural asset; to create and control a new type of viable economic development adjacent to Bayou Vermilion so as to provide a diversified economic base for the City and Parish of Lafayette; and to do any and all other acts which would enhance the general condition of the Bayou Vermilion.
Artifact Collections
View some the frequently asked questions of Vermilionville’s artifact collections
Membership
The Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park relies on annual, tax-deductible memberships and donations to fund its ongoing efforts to offer a living history museum where visitors can see what life was like for the Acadian, Creole and Native American Cultures in the Attakapas region from 1765 to1890.
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Les Vues November — Can’t Stop the Water
Les Vues November — Can’t Stop the Water
Join us in November for Les Vues, our FREE Film Series, as we present Can't Stop the Water. This documentary tells the story of Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana and the Native American community fighting to save its culture as its land washes away. For 170 years, a tribe of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw Indians has occupied Isle de Jean Charles, an island deep in the Louisiana bayous. They have fished, hunted, and lived off the land. Now the land that has sustained them for generations is vanishing before their eyes. Years of gas and oil exploration have ravaged the surrounding marsh, leaving the island defenseless against the ocean tide that will eventually destroy it. As Chief Albert Naquin desperately looks for a way to bring his tribe together on higher ground, those that remain on the island cling to the hope that they can stay.
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Cajun Jam
Cajun Jam
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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Bal du Dimanche – Chubby Carrier
Bal du Dimanche – Chubby Carrier
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, December 1: Chubby Carrier!Admission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership">https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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Cajun Jam
Cajun Jam
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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Bal du Dimanche – Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners
Bal du Dimanche – Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, December 8: Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco RoadrunnersAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership">https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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Old Time Winter Family Day
Old Time Winter Family Day
December 14th will mark our Old Time Winter Family Day, with Vermilionville’s artisans on hand to demonstrate winter traditions of the Acadian, Creole and Native American cultures such as open-hearth cooking demonstrations and making candles, soap, natural decorations, and citrus pomanders. Children will enjoy writing letters to Papa Noël, and can even meet the French Santa Claus himself, who was actually a trapper that would deliver presents such as candy, money and small toys. Admission to this family event is just $5, for age 2 and up. Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman, will also be open for regular business hours that day, offering a tasty buffet of Cajun and Creole favorites. Vermilionville is closed to the public on Monday, but is open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM.
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Cajun Jam
Cajun Jam
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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Bal du Dimanche – Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
Bal du Dimanche – Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, December 22: Cedric Watson & Bijou CreoleAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership">https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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Cajun Jam
Cajun Jam
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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Bal du Dimanche – Dylan Aucoin & the Judice Ramblers
Bal du Dimanche – Dylan Aucoin & the Judice Ramblers
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, December 29: Dylan Aucoin & the Judice RamblersAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership">https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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New Year’s Eve Dance with Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie
Ring in the New Year with Geno Delafose and the French Rockin’ Boogie! Don’t miss the biggest party of the year at Vermilionville with delicious food, drinks, and dancing with Geno Delafose, New Year’s Eve at Vermilionville. Lobby opens at 8 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with music from 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM. Food and beverage are available for purchase. Admission is $40 per person and includes a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. All funds from this annual event will go towards programs that promote and preserve local cultures in Acadiana. NOTE: No outside food or beverages are allowed in the Performance Center. This includes water bottles, so be aware. Also, no large bags or backpacks, unless subjected to search by security. No smoking within 25 feet of the Performance Center. Smoking is allowed in designated areas, with clearly marked receptacles for cigarette butts.
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Cajun Jam
Cajun Jam
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
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