Most of the buildings in this reconstructed village date from the 1700 to 1800s and have been furnished to fit the time period. We were surprised by the lack of interpretive material such as a museum building or detailed informative signs outside the structures. There were three artisans in period clothing at the village the day that we visited. They were all very friendly and knowledgeable but for a better experience visit the National Park’s Acadian Cultural Center next door first so that you have the background story of the Acadians.
Almost all of the village is handicapped accessible. The paths are all paved and, with the exception of the tack room, all buildings have ramps. Many of the buildings have narrow double doors with only one door opened. The latch for the other door is at the bottom on the inside so a person in a wheelchair may need some help with the latch. The hand pulled ferry that crosses a small stream has a big step up and is not accessible.
The parking lot is very big with plenty of room for RVs. Vermilionville
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