Longfellow–Evangeline State Historic Site in St. Martinville announces a full schedule of cultural and family activities for March, featuring historic cooking, French language programming, traditional games, and Easter fun along the bayou.
Historic Cooking
Sat., Mar. 7 - 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Visitors are invited to watch historic and modern South Louisiana dishes being prepared, showcasing recipes and foodways from the 18th century to the present. The program highlights techniques and traditions of Acadian, African, Native American, and Creole cooks across the centuries.
St. Martinville French Table
Wednesdays - 10:00– 11:00 a.m. The weekly French Table offers conversation, practice, and activities for speakers of Cajun, Creole, and international French, welcoming everyone from beginners to native speakers. Participants meet indoors in the site’s AV room for a relaxed, social language experience.
International Francophonie Day Fri., Mar. 20 - To mark International Francophonie Day, the site will offer guided tours from 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. in French or English every hour. Guests can learn more about Louisiana’s diverse French languages and cultures and their enduring presence in the region.
Lenten Play Party
Sun., Mar. 22 - 2:00 p.m.
This family-friendly event features traditional play party games and danses rondes (circle dances) suitable for all ages. The program invites visitors to experience historic communal pastimes that once brought communities together during the Lenten season.
Easter along the Bayou
Sat., Mar. 28 - 10:00 a.m. Children ages 2 through 8 are invited to enjoy crafts and an egg hunt on the historic grounds. Guests of all ages can also learn about 19th‑century Easter customs and how the holiday was celebrated along the bayou.
The site is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1200 N. Main St., St. Martinville. Admission fees apply for visitors ages 7 and up; scheduled school groups and French Table participants receive free admission. Outdoor activities are dependent on weather conditions.
For more information, call (337) 394‑3754 or email [email protected].
