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Attractions • Churches & Sacred Places
Historic Churches Epiphany Episcopal Church of Opelousas A group of committed Christians, desiring to form an Episcopal Church Parish (in...
April 11, 2021
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Attractions • Historical
The Historic District is located in the heart of Old Opelousas, showcases more than 175 years of architecture, ranging from Greek Revival...
Opelousas is a treasure trove for historians and genealogists. The area’s records date back to the French and Spanish colonial eras. The...
Attractions • Memorials
To acknowledge and recognize all military personnel; to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country; and to...
Attractions • Le Vieux Attractions • Museums, Exhibits & Displays
LeVieux Village houses the Jim Bowie Display in honor of the American hero of the Alamo, who once lived in Opelousas. The Jim Bowie...
Museums, Exhibits & Displays
In 2009, a former Union Pacific Freight Depot was restored to become the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum. The museum features documents,...
Also located in the center is the Zydeco Music Exhibit, an interpretive panel exhibit dedicated to the unique and popular style of music...
Attractions • Museums, Exhibits & Displays
The Rural African American Museum, located in Opelousas, was formed by Wilken Jones to preserve the customs of the rural African Americans...
Le Vieux Attractions • Museums, Exhibits & Displays
English French Le Vieux Village du Poste des Opélousas, Est. 1988 One of Louisiana’s oldest cities, Opelousas is a cultural gumbo, with...
Memorabilia and artifacts related to Opelousas Hope, Hook and Ladder Fire Co. #1, one of the oldest volunteer fire companies in the city. ...
Learn about the rich heritage of the Creole people in Southwest Louisiana–from food to festivals. Committed to nurturing the unique...
Downtown Tour • Museums, Exhibits & Displays
315 N. Main Street Built by the Sandoz family, this building was a former library, a church and a funeral home. In September 1992, it...
April 9, 1934
Attractions • Outdoors
Opelousas is part of Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Thistlewaite Wildlife Management Area The sites provide opportunities for biking,...
Attractions • Public Art
St. Landry of Paris is the patron saint of the City of Opelousas and the civil parish of St. Landry....
June 21, 2022
Public Art
A sculpture dedicated to the late Lt. Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur is located on the grounds of the historic St. Landry Catholic Church....
May 19, 2021
A bronze life-size memorial statue of legendary Creole musician Amédé Ardoin is located on the grounds of the St. Landry Parish...
May 12, 2021
118 S. Court Street The artwork that can be seen on the façade of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse is the work of international artist...
Discover downtown and explore unique public art including Acadian to Cajun mural Zydeco Capital of the World mural, Seven Brothers Oak...
Fiddle Mania is a downtown public arts project to enhance the historic downtown area and promote the arts and the community’s unique...
Boxed Art • Public Art
Opelousas Boxed Art Number Ten Unveiled Read More June 15, 2022...
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