Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (U.S. National Park Service)

Dancers waltz to a Cajun band at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

Visitors take to the dance floor at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is currently closed for emergency repairs. The center is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, July 21.

Slow the pace a bit and waltz into the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice. Discover the life of Louisiana's prairie Cajuns through ranger programs, exhibits, artifacts, and films. Kids can explore the center and earn a badge with the Junior Ranger program. The center's bookstore has books, music, children's books, and craft items on sale. Admission to the center is free. Click here for directions and program listings for specific dates.

250 West Park Avenue, Eunice
337-457-7700
Open Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Closed December 25. Useful information about public transportation, regulations on pets, etc., is available here.

Regularly scheduled programs:

Free Cajun music and dancing every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Let the center's volunteers teach you how to kick up your heels Cajun-style! Program begins again on Saturday, July 25.
Free cooking demonstrations every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Rangers and volunteers share the secrets of gumbo, etouffee, and other local favorites. Program begins again on Saturday, July 25.
Rendez-vous des Cajuns every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live Cajun and zydeco music known locally as "the Cajun Grand Ole Opry" at the Liberty Theater next door to the center. Program begins again on Saturday, July 25.

Special events and programs

Field trips for schools and other groups by reservation.
Girl Scout programs for Daisies, Brownies, and Junior Girl Scouts.
Free summer day camps for children 9-10 years old.

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