The Acadiana region is a place unlike any other. Located in southwestern Louisiana, within the twenty-two parish bayou lands that hug the Gulf Coast, you can find a variety of people. Traditionally, this area is thought to be home to the Cajun French people that were exiled from the Canadian Maritimes area. These Cajun immigrants would eventually intermingle with the natives, as well as other immigrants, and combine to create one unified culture. On this tour visitors can expect to be…

The earliest cemetery can be traced back to almost 78,000 years ago when loved ones took the time to carefully bury and mark their dead. Most sites of this age however, are lost forever due to neglect, weather, vegetation, and many other factors. It is vital that cemeteries are documented due to historical significance of the ones buried there, their link to the community, and even genealogical reference. Their markers reveal many things to include religion, possible historic events, lifestyle,…

The history of some of the oldest restaurants in Acadiana.

Embark on a journey through Louisiana’s history with a tour of the state’s designated memorial roadways. These roads honor the people and events that have shaped our communities, from leaders and veterans to cultural icons and pivotal historical moments. Unfortunately, many of these stories remain untold. Our project seeks to change that by shedding light on the achievements, service, and sacrifices recognized through the state’s roadway naming program. By exploring these memorials, we aim to…

At the top of the list of sites to visit in South Louisiana are its historic churches. There are several religions practiced in South Louisiana today, such as Judaism, Islam, various forms of Christianity, and more; Catholicism, however, is particularly prevalent in Acadiana because of the religion’s deep roots in Louisiana and Acadian history. Yet Catholicism was firmly established in the colony long before the Acadians or even the earliest European settlers arrived in Louisiana. In fact, the…