Category Archives: History

Jefferson Island & Rip Van Winkle Gardens

Posted on November 29, 2018 by

November 29, 2018 When we arrived we were greeted by the resident peacocks. One even posed for us on the roof of the welcome sign. Given the time of year (late November) we were not surprised that few plants were … Continue reading →

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New Iberia, KOC Kampground, Konriko Rice Mill

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

November 27-29, 2018 New Iberia This is a small town along Bayou Teche (teche means snake so basically it is Snake River). They have a small old town main street near the river but the spot we enjoyed the most … Continue reading →

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Acadian Culture Center, Lafayette Visitor Center, Cajun Food, and Frog City RV Park

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

November 23, 2018 Acadian Culture Center THIS is where you find out what all this Acadian, Cajun, and Evangeline stuff is. It is ALL OVER this area. Roads, buildings, billboards, company names… you name it, it has Cajun, Acadian or … Continue reading →

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Vermilionville

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

November 21, 2018 The original Vermilionville was named for the Vermilion that grew wild in this area. It was the first town built by the Acadians when they relocated here. The town was later renamed Lafayette. The Vermilionville that we … Continue reading →

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Cane River Creole NHP

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

November 18, 2018 Cane River Creole National Historic Park consists of two plantations – Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation – separated by about 10 miles. We visited both. How could we not? At each location they have nice maps with … Continue reading →

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Fort St. Jean Baptiste

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

November 16, 2018 The trading post that would become Fort St. Jean Baptiste and the town of Natchitoches was founded over 300 years ago. The site they chose was ideal for making trade connections. The Red River flowed into the … Continue reading →

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Natchitoches, Louisiana

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

November 15-19, 2018 We had a very busy five days in Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish). We took a guided tour of the town and a fort, visited a museum, and spent a day at the Cane River Creole National Historic Park. … Continue reading →

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