Gravesite of Charlene Richard
Gravesite of Charlene Richard, “the little Cajun Saint.” Charlene was born January 13, 1947. After being diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia, she died on August 11, 1959, at the age of 12. During her confinement in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, Charlene would offer her prayers and suffering to God each day […]
Roberts Cove German Heritage Museum
The museum houses a wealth of information on the German families who settled in Acadia, their culture and traditions, and how their lives in the Cove were affected by historic events, like World War II. Additionally, the Roberts Cove German Heritage Museum is a wonderful resource for genealogists or anyone seeking information on the area’s […]
Crowley Art Gallery
The Crowley Art Association serves to promote, support, encourage, and advance the arts in the community. Local artists on exhibit in the gallery. They offer classes or paint parties to groups for a set price. Public and private parties are available. Thur-Fri: 11am-5pm Saturday: 1am-1pm
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rayne is believed to be the only Christian cemetery in the United States where the graves face North to South, rather than the typical South to North. For this strange characteristic, the St. Joseph’s Cemetery has been featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” and has earned the nickname “Wrong Way […]
Grave Houses of Istre Cemetery
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, and on the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation‘s 2022 Endangered Places List. The Istre Cemetery is significant for its unique grave houses, small Acadian-style houses built to shelter the graves. No one knows exactly why they were built, but only 3 of the original grave […]
Simone Little Art Gallery
Art gallery and studio, specializing in glass blowing, painted silks, sculpting, painting, and bead making. Serene coastal prairie setting allows for great birding opportunities. Ask about daily or retreat rates. By appointment: Mon- Fri 11:00-6:00 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054339648678
D & G Frey Farms
Local family-owned crawfish farms and processors. Large-scale Christmas lights display on farm every year attracts thousands, hosts annual “Santa on the Pond” event. Tours available by appointment only.
Le Museé
Arts and cultural hub for the Pointe-aux-Loups Cultural District in Iota. Local art on display, as well as artifacts of Iota’s history. By appointment or open the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10 AM – 12 PM for a coffee party. The coffee party is not held in June, July, or August. The building […]
Le Vieux Presbytère Museum
Built in 1883 as a parsonage or priests’ home, Le Vieux Presbytère houses Church Point’s museum and is on the National Register of Historic Places for being one of the few remaining two-story structures that feature walls constructed with bousillage, a mixture of spanish moss and clay. Open: Monday – Friday 11am-4pm and Saturdays from […]
Crowley Motor Co. & Ford Building
In 1920, the Ford Motor Company constructed a three-story brick building and operated the Crowley Motor Company. The City of Crowley purchased the building in 2000 and now houses City Hall and 4 museums including the Rice Interpretive Center, History of Crowley, J.D. Miller Music Recording Studio, and the Ford Automotive Museum. Admission is free […]