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The French word créole is derived from the Portuguese word crioulo, which describes people born in the Americas as opposed to Spain. Louisiane creoles were referred to as criollos, to distinguish the two groups of New Orleans area and Acadiana creoles. Fast forward to present day and the word creole has grown to not only identifying a group of people but encompassing a rich culture that's still being discovered.
African American History and its Relationship with Creole Culture
Vermilionville is a 23-acre historic and folklife park along the banks of the Bayou…
Overlooking Bayou Teche, this 1834 home, a National Trust Historic Site, is…
Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site's mission is to preserve and interpret the…
Discover the Fascinating history and artistry of our local community. We offer a…
A ninth marker on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail along with The Pillars of…
The African-American Museum tells the story of the arrival of the Africans and the…
The Creole Heritage Folklife Center in Opelousas offers the public an opportunity to…
Established in 1920, Holy Ghost Church is home to one of the largest African American…
The museum at the 200-year-old Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau recognizes…
The Saint Landry Parish Visitor Center in Opelousas is the home of the Amede’ Ardoin…
Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
See All PostsCajun food is a rustic combination of rich flavors and spices. These spices are the cornerstone of one of America's most unique regional cuisines. Acadian Kitchens brings…
An all-star cast from the Lafayette music community will gather this Sunday afternoon to raise funds to help one of their own. Keith Blair's Recovery Benefit will feature…
Downtown Rising is gearing up for its September concert featuring Marc Broussard. Both Downtown Rising and Marc are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Downtown Rising…
If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in July, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly rundown…
The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.