The Acadians (French: Acadiens, European French: [akadjɛ̃], Acadian French: [akad͡zjɛ̃]) are an ethnic group descended from the French who settled in the New France colony of Acadia during the 17th …

During the period 1755-63, most of the Acadians were deported to the American Colonies, Great Britain, and France. In exile, the Acadians exhibited remarkable tenacity as they tried to return to Nova …

Opelousas is home to many ethnic groups. The peoples that make up this unique cultural mosaic include Native Americans that lived here for thousands of years, the French and Spanish explorers …

Pioneers of Acadian Families Who Settled in Louisiana Governors, Commanders, and Commissaire-Ordonnateurs of Acadia/Nova Scotia/Île Royale/Île St.-Jean, 1604-1763

The origin of our Acadian families, especially the oldest and largest among them, are but little known. For the entire period for which Acadia was colonized, only two passenger lists dating from 1636 and …

Eventually, the last of the colonial wars—the French and Indian War —resulted in the British Expulsion of the Acadians from the region. After the war, many Acadians came out of hiding or returned to …

Jun 3, 2025 · Discover the rich and resilient history of the Acadians—from their 17th-century French roots to the tragic expulsion and global diaspora.

These hard-working people, devoted to church and family, faced struggles unlike most others which created a unique cultural identity – Acadian.

Despite these activities, life was very difficult and colonists died from scurvy, infections, and malnutrition. With the cooperation of the local Indians, called the Micmacs, the Acadians were better able to adapt …

At New Orleans and other southern Louisiana ports, about 2,400 Acadians arrived between 1763 and 1776 from the American colonies, the West Indies, St. Pierre and Miquelon islands, and Acadia/Nova …