Reviews of Acadian Village (Museum)

Heather Sullivan

The houses start at about 1790 and move up in about 50 increments. It's cool to see how the living and technology changes.

Lisa Mouton

A good collection of buildings but sort of haphazardly presented.

Jerrica Desjardins

To get the real experience u need to have a guide take you

Roger Mouton

So, who knew there were Acadians in the extreme north of Maine? Being a Louisiana Cajun, we sought out the St John river valley to check it out. OMG, the old people here sound just like my older relatives in Breauxbridge! We had a great time touring the collection of buildings and artifacts. We saw plenty of things both familiar and new and will recommend to my Cajun relatives who travel to come visit.

Johanna Ellis

If you are unsure what you want to do with your life, check this place out. Career day! Thinking of being a postmaster? Work at the post office. Interested in becoming a blacksmith. You can try that too. All the major occupations are available to try out. Worth checking out. No need to take the tour, just wander at your leisure and enjoy!

Michael Bryant

One of the very special experiences of our Bike Maine adventure.

barbara parent

A beautiful village to go visit when you are in van Buren.

Rhonda Reed

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Nice stop if you have an interest in ACADIAN history

Erin Wright

Very knowledgeable

Lorri Parody

We love coming here! Each building is unique and tells its own story. I admit my favorites are the schoolhouse, the Sirois house (pink one), and the Ouellette house. Walk into the schoolhouse and back in time you go...FDR was president, Dick and Jane books were available to read, and a world map to see countries from the past. Color with an original set of 8 Crayolas! The Sirois house is full of items from the late 30s-early 40s. Enter through the living room and view what people wore. Check out the magazines, note the rug from 1914. The kitchen was a perfect example of what a reasonably wealthy family had at the time: a new icebox, wood burning stove, and a sturdy table and chairs. Upstairs were the bedrooms. 3 generations lived there. Note the hand made quilts and the clothing in each room. Beautiful and worth seeing! Lastly the Ouellette house was more "open" than the Sirois house.10+ children were raised in that house! Less furniture but a simpler house. Upstairs you will find all the beds! Also in the village you will find a millinery, shoestore, barbershop, and a forge area. You can have a guide or explore on your own. Worth the trip if you love Acadian history!

Marie Lorah

Really loved it..we love historical things and the tour guide gave a really great in depth explanation of everything...we were the only ones there at the time so he spent extra time with us..really got our moneys worth..plus bought some souvenirs.

Jake True

This place is a hidden gem. My wife and I loved touring the historic buildings.

JULIE TAUBNER

What an interesting tour. The Acadian History should not be forgotten, especially with the current events going on in our country today. My husband and I were not familiar with this part of history. We are so glad we stopped.

Anne Charette

Great place. Interesting history.