Vermilionville's Les Vues FREE Film Series continues in September, with "After the Spill', a documentary that examines the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion & spill on the coastline, the economy and the people of Louisiana. Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful evening, Monday, September 30 at 6:30 PM.
Calling all history buffs and plant lovers -- learn about the plant life at Vermilionville, A-Z, with Vermilionville Heritage Gardener, Mike Fowler. He'll talk about all the native & historical plants on the property, alphabetically speaking.
The Quiet Cajuns, this month's Les Vues free film series selection -- join us Monday, April 28 at 6:30 PM. Please like and share, and follow us for all the latest!There are hundreds of Cajuns who have never heard a fiddle waltz and who lose their vision because of a genetic quirk that came here with the Acadians over two centuries ago. This documentary tells the story of Acadian Usher Syndrome.
Dr. Dana David Gravot highlights a local understanding of traitement, or treatment as it is called in English, a healing tradition specific to Francophone Louisiana. After the Acadian resettlement in Louisiana—a Spanish colony at the time—the Cajuns developed a unique, blended culture in response to both a physical environment (which included swamps, bayous, marshes, and prairies) and a social environment that mixed continental and Caribbean French peoples, Germans, Spaniards, Indigenous peoples, and African and Anglo-Americans. Sharing the need for medical attention, the practice of traitement—and the importance of traiteurs—was born. The presentation will highlight uses of local plants to address illnesses.
After our next Parler et Jouer French Table, we're offering a Guided Tour of our historic village in French -- a further opportunity for French practice -- we'll also offer English translations for Francophile neophytes! The tour starts at 10 AM, and tickets are $15 Adults 18+, $13 Seniors, $11 Students, $5 Children under 5. Tickets available below!
Celebrate Grand Reveil Acadien October 14 at Vermilionville - Families Day. We'll have events and presentations throughout the village. Join us, admission is FREE to celebrate, food and drink available for purchase! Here is the schedule: Performance Center 10:00-11:00 Vielle Maniére 10:15 - Opening Remarks LA-Acadie Mayor/ President Lt. Governor 11:00 - 1:00 Luke Huval Band 1:00 - 2:00 Birth of Cajun Culture Play by Warren and Mary Perrin 2:00 - 4:00 The Revelers (Blake Miller) School House and Chapel 10:30 - 11:30 Zachary Richard (en français in the School House) 11:30 - 12:00 Peggy Feehan and Jonathan Olivier of CODOFIL (Chapel) 12:00 - 12:30 Noah Arceneaux (Chapel) 2:15 - 2:45 Greg Woods (Chapel) 2:45 - 3:15 Jason Theriot (Chapel) Festive Area 11:00 - 1:00 Mardi Gras Mingling 11:00 - 2:00 Cajun Food Sampling Historic Houses 10:30 - 3:00 Family Reunions and French Tables Maison Acadienne 11:30 - 12:30 Vieille Maniére Old School House 11:30 - 3:00 French Tables :
Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 8, 2026! The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo. The event will begin at 10 AM. At 10:15, learn all about the history and origins of the Courir from Dr. Barry Jean Ancelet. At 11 AM, musician Kevin Rees will demonstrate the use of the "Chanson de Mardi Gras," with the attendees. At 11:30 AM, the Basile Association will begin run through the historic village and will end with the famous chicken chase for children. After the "run", grab a delicious lunch at Vermilionville's restaurant, then join us in the dancehall for live music from the Pine Leaf Boys, 1-4 PM. Bring the whole family, the kids will have a chance to make a capuchon, or traditional pointed hat 11-3 PM. This is one historic event you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars and come pass a […]