Learn more about the history of the
region’s first inhabitants at the Attakapas Tribes of Louisiana Coming Out Day.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, near
I-49 exit 19B in Opelousas. The event features a dance performance, Native
American craft vendors and bands of the Attakapas tribe - the Opelousas Prairie
Band, Gator Band and Eagle Band.
Long before early European settlers
arrived, Native Americans made Opelousas their home. The city takes its name
from the Opelousas Indian Tribe.
The Attakapas were one of six bands to
inhabit Louisiana. Other bands in Louisiana included Caddo, Tunica, Natchez,
Attakapas, Chitimach and Muskogee.
Attakapas land included all of what is
today southwest Louisiana, extending from upper Bayou Teche to the Sabine River
and from Gulf of Mexico north to Alexandria.
Prior to the dance performance, which is
scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., St. Landry Parish Farmer’s Market
Association will have fresh homegrown produce for sale. Attendees can also
stroll through the historic buildings located in Le Vieux Village, as well as
visit the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum.
For more information about Coming Out Day,
contact Carlene Robinson at (337) 945-0166. For information about Le Vieux
Village, call (337) 948-6263.
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