Tour Historic Vermilionville

4.6 (113 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Tour Historic Vermilionville — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A blacksmith in our forge gets a bit of help from a student group in his work for the day. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Vermilionville sits on a beautiful tree-covered 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 attractions, including seven restored original homes with costumed artisans that provide demonstrations on crafts performed by Native Americans and early settlers. Vermilionville provides its guests with a place for history, music, food, cultural exchange, historic architecture and much more. This is a self-guided tour, where you can explore all of Vermilionville at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French
Operated by: The Vermilionville Living History Museum

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Youth (5–18 years) · Adults (19–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-Guided walking tour of our 23 acre village

Itinerary

Vermilionville

1 h 30 min Admission included

Walking through our 23-acre living history museum and folklife park will transport you back in time, landing in Acadiana in the years between 1760 and 1890. Come and meet our costumed interpreters who are demonstrating trades and crafts exactly was they would have been performed in this era. You'll hear the stories of the Native Americans of the region, the Acadians, and the Creoles and people of African descent, learn about the region's history, and discover how their cultures developed into Acadiana's unique contemporary folklife.