Welcome to Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance
Showcasing the history, culture and art of Vermilion Parish
2023 Rotating art Exhibits
January-February
Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
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January-February
Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Information, photographs and history on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
March-April
Talented and Gifted Visual Students Art Exhibit
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March-April
Talented and Gifted Visual Students Art Exhibit
View the mixed-media art exhibit by the talented and gifted art students of Vermilion Parish
May-June
Charcoals by Megan Bertrand
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May-June
Charcoals by Megan Bertrand
View the beautiful charcoal drawings by local artist and teacher, Megan Bertrand.
July-September
To be announced....
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July-September
To be announced....
Check back for details on our summer exhibit
October-December
Swamp Spirits
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October-December
Swamp Spirits
1 swamp scene photo + 10 artist = 10 different artistic interpretations. Artists featured in the exhibit are all local artisits
Featured permanent EXHIBITS
Acadian Centre Acadien
Confrerie d'Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration
Confrerie d'Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration
The Acadien Centre Acadien exhibit features photographs and displays chronicling the saga of Le Grand Deranagement, the expulsion of Acadien families from Nova Scotia in 1755, many of whom settled in Louisiana. This exhibit is in English and French.
Confrerie d'Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration
Confrerie d'Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration
Confrerie d'Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration
At the beginning of November, Abbeville celebrates our
French heritage with the cooking of the Giant Omelette that contains over 5,000 eggs. View photographs, paintings and other memorabilia on Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration,
as well as the other French-speaking countries around the word that are part of the Confrerie.
Vermilion Arts Council
Vermilion Historical Society
Vermilion Historical Society
This organization promotes the arts of Vermilion Parish through rotating art exhibits located inside the Cultural Center. Art exhibits feature local artists for a two to three month period. The Vermilion Arts Council also hosts "Meet the Artists"
as well as sponsors concerts, art programs and other community based art projects.
Vermilion Historical Society
Vermilion Historical Society
Vermilion Historical Society
On display are historical photographs, information and artifacts on the history of Vermilion Parish, including the Morgan Effigy. This unique artifact is a carved deer antler found in a Native American Indian mound located in Pecan Island. It is believed to be from the Coles Creek period (circa 970 AD).
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Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance
200 N Magdalen Sq, Abbeville, Louisiana 70510, United States
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm
Some Saturdays: 9am - 1pm
Closed on Sundays and most major holidays
Free admission. Donations greatly accepted!
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