These 9 Historic Villages In Louisiana Will Transport You To A Different Time

Louisiana is full of uniquely preserved villages and towns that can help transport you back in time and remind you of a simpler, more precious time in our state. The patient and caring historians who carefully document and recreate life in the past give us such a wonderful gift. Here are some of the most captivating historic villages from across the state.

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1. Vermillionville Historic Village, Lafayette .facebook.com/Vermilionville Opened in 1990, Vermillionville preserves and represents the cultural contributions of the Acadian, Native American, and Creole cultures from the period of 1765-1890. facebook.com/Vermilionville Regular events at the 23-acre historic village include more than 13 local artisans demonstrating the local crafts of the early settlers to the area. 2. Acadian Village, Lafayette facebook.com/LARCAcadianVillage This is another large scale historic village that includes seven authentic 19th-century homes from the area that were lovingly restored to capture the essence of the life of the Acadians in this area. 3. Zachary Historic Village Facebook.com / Zachary Historic Village This group of historic buildings in Zachary offers a great window into the town's life, as well as opportunities for kids to explore. 4. Le Vieux Village, Opelousas cityofopelousas.com This historic rural museum is located in the city’s historic gateway corridor. It offers a glimpse into early rural life in the area and features restored historic homes that are also used for community events. 5. Village of Grand Cane Facebook.com / Historic Village of Grand Cane This historic Village and town is still a lively place and a great spot for visitors to explore historic buildings and traditions that the town is keeping up strongly. 6. LSU Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge facebook.com/LSURuralLife This museum sits on 40 acres of the former Burden Plantation and is dedicated to preserving the history of rural life in Louisiana. It includes more than 30 unique historic buildings and is considered by some to be one of the best outdoor museums in the country. facebook.com/LSURuralLife 7. Village of French Settlement facebook.com/FrenchSettlementLA This small village outside of Baton Rouge offers a genuine glimpse of rural life through its preserved, historic architecture and interesting exhibits at the Creole House Museum. 8. Germantown Colony Museum, Minden sos.la.gov This unique museum tells the story of the unique German community, established by Count and Countess von Leon, whose influence is still felt throughout the area. It includes historic buildings and a community cemetery. 9. The Historic Plantation Village (AKA Village Studios), Jackson facebook.com/TheHistoricPlantationVillage This location offers a number of beautiful historic homes and is now used as film studios as well. It’s a wonderful home base to have to explore the greater St. Francisville area.

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