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In January 1756, a ship with 300 French-speaking exiles from Acadia sailed into New London. They had been deported from their bountiful farms by British colonial rulers who questioned their ...
Acadictionnaire — a mix of Acadia and dictionary — takes audiences through the ABCs of Acadian history in both official ...
At one time on the North American continent, say in the 16th century, if you spoke French there’s a good chance it would’ve been Colonial French or Acadian French.
This stunning slice of Maine remained relatively unknown—until 19th-century artists spread its beauty far and wide.
French-Acadians scattered throughout the world are honored by Bangor songwriter Joe Pickering, in a ballad he wrote in tribute to their bravery. “Scattered and Near Forgotten” memorializes the ...
Acadia extends far beyond Louisiana. ... Conflicts between the French and the British culminated in the expulsion of the Acadians by the British in 1755. Though many returned to the region, ...
French Mass celebrates Acadian heritage. By KYLE PEVETO Oct 12, 2008. Father Joshua Guillory, of Ville Platte, LA, conducts the 19th Annual Acadien French Mass at La Maison Beausoleil Museum at ...
It’s been 250 years since Acadians first arrived in a region that would one day bear their name: Acadiana. In honor of this, the Grand Réveil Acadien (The Acadian Awakening), is now underway ...
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