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Traditional Acadian Craftsmanship on Display at the Vermilionville Historical Village Lafayette, Louisiana

In 1800s Louisiana, Acadian men mastered woodworking, using Tidewater Cypress and Longleaf Pine. See 1810 examples at Vermilionville.

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BY April Woods

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Fun Fact: Cabinetry, furniture-making and woodworking were considered essential skills for the Acadian man in Louisiana during the 1800s. 

Tidewater Cypress and Longleaf Pine were readily available and used throughout the home. 

Examples of Acadian craftsmanship, circa 1810, are on display at Vermilionville Historic Village near Lafayette, Louisiana. 

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