Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site was founded in 1934 and is located in St. Martinville, Louisiana. It's a remarkable property which highlights the cultural significance of the Bayou Teche region of Louisiana.. The state historic site commemorates the broader historical setting of the poem in the Acadian and Creole culture of this region of Louisiana.
My mother and I took a trip together in June 2019. It was her first time to fly and the first time for both of us to visit our beloved capitol. We had a blast! If you are on the fence about visiting Washington, DC, I'll tell you it's a MUST SEE!