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A year before the formal school opened, a man named Edward Campbell was already teaching fifty boys on the Jesuit grounds. The school that grew out of that room ran for almost a hundred years. Most of Louisiana has never heard the story.
Story coming soonGrand Coteau's annual sweet dough pie festival is back. 100+ vendors, live music, a public pie-judging contest, and a self-guided walk through the historic district. Vendor applications open — call (337) 331-6352. Proceeds benefit the Grand Coteau Cultural Foundation.
Full Details →Grand Coteau is the permanent home of Creole Culture Day, presented by Louisiana Creole Culture and Vues de Culture. Boucherie at 6 AM. Kouri-Vini bingo. Genealogy station. Live Zydeco. Free to all. Details at creolecultureday.org.
Learn More →Le Petit Musée and the Shrine of St. John Berchmans are open for tours by appointment. The museum now includes the history of the Academy's former colored school and its role in educating the Black community of Grand Coteau. Call (337) 662-5275 to schedule.
Grand Coteau's annual literary festival returns in November. Writers, readers, and storytellers gather in one of Louisiana's most historic small towns. Details TBA — check the Town of Grand Coteau Facebook page.
The annual Exit 11 Yard Sale brings vendors and shoppers to the Grand Coteau area every spring. One of Acadiana's favorite bargain-hunting traditions. Watch the Town Facebook page for dates and participation info.