Vermilionville Historic Village facts for kids
Vermilionville Historic Village is a special place in Lafayette, Louisiana. It's like stepping back in time to see how Cajun and Creole people lived long ago. This "living history museum" has old buildings that have been fixed up, and some that are new copies of old ones. It shows visitors what life was like in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Exploring Historic Buildings
Vermilionville has many interesting buildings to explore. Each one tells a story about the past. You can see how people lived, worked, and learned.
Homes and Houses
Many buildings at Vermilionville are historic homes. They show different styles of houses from the past.
- Maison Acadienne
This house was built around 1830. It shows a typical Acadian home from that time.
- Beau Bassin
Built around 1840, this house mixes Creole and American Greek Revival styles. It's a beautiful example of old architecture.
- Maison Boucvalt
This house is from about 1860. It's a classic example of an Acadian or Creole house from the 19th century.
- Maison Broussard
This is a very old French Creole house, built in 1790. It's so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Maison Buller
Built in 1803, this house is in the Creole style. It gives a peek into early 19th-century life.
- Maison des Cultures
This Acadian-style house dates back to around 1840. It helps visitors understand Acadian culture.
- Maison Mouton
This house is a rebuilt version of an 1810 home. It's a basic Acadian house with a separate kitchen building.
Other Important Structures
Besides homes, Vermilionville also has other buildings. These show different parts of community life.
- La Chapelle des Attakapas
This chapel is a copy of old Catholic churches. It looks like churches built in the 1760s and 1770s.
- L’École
This building is a copy of a schoolhouse from the 1890s. It shows how children learned over a hundred years ago.
- Trapper's Cabin
This small cabin shows where a trapper might have lived. It gives an idea of a simpler, outdoor life.
More to See
- Acadian Village (park), another historic park in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Images for kids
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Beau Bassin
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Trapper's Cabin
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Vermilionville
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Maison Mouton
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Maison Acadienne
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Maison Buller
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La Chapelle des Attakapas
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Maison Boucvalt
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Outhouse near Maison Broussard
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Maison Broussard
