Creole has, of late ... By the end of the 18th century, both peoples were here in Louisiana. So, with such a long history in the state, what can be said of the difference today?

We specialize in Louisiana authors, local art and regional history and have a deep passion for Acadian and Creole heritage, preserving our Creole and Cajun French language, and celebrating the ...

Explore America and discover Louisiana in the Smithsonian's digitized collections. The state is a gumbo of varied cultures, predominantly Cajun—people whose ancestors were French-speaking Acadians ...

Saturday mornings are the best time for food lovers to visit Lafayette. That’s when dozens of local producers get together at the Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market to sell their goods, whether ...

Louisiana’s culinary evolution blends the flavours of traditional Creole and Cajun classics, sometimes with a twist of modern innovation. For the budding gastronome eager to explore, Louisiana offers ...