The French arrived on the shores of present-day Nova Scotia in 1604, with the hopes of establishing a permanent colony. After spending the winter of 1604-1605 on Sainte-Croix Island off the coast of present-day Maine, Pierre du Gua, Sieur DeMonts and his men moved their colony to Port Royal in the sheltered Annapolis Valley. In 1605, these French explorers built a fortification which they named in honor of the King's geographer on the expedition, Samuel de Champlain. He called the land "La Cadie", a derivative of "L' Arcadie", the name given to the region early in the sixteenth century by the Italian explorer Verrazano.
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While primarily for the sale of genealogy CDs, it offers in depth material on history, culture, flags, songs and family histories.
Genealogy, research, and history, by Lucie Leblanc Consentino. Offers census information, ship's lists, articles on Acadian, Quebec, Louisiana, Charlemagne, a newsletter and message board.
Acadian artist Nelson Surette, historian-in-art and painter of Acadian, marine, pastoral and historical subjects. Gallery, music, postcards and newsfeeds. A memorial site.
An exposition of an ancient tradition developed in France to relieve people of the sacrifices of Lent, the wearing of masks. Offers a history, changes through time, photos of masks, activities and interviews.
The official World Acadian Congress site offers visitors a brief history, news, a description of the Acadian regions, a program, maps, family reunions, a resource guide and registration for the coming festivities.
Acadian artist Nelson Surette, historian-in-art and painter of Acadian, marine, pastoral and historical subjects. Gallery, music, postcards and newsfeeds. A memorial site.
The official World Acadian Congress site offers visitors a brief history, news, a description of the Acadian regions, a program, maps, family reunions, a resource guide and registration for the coming festivities.
An exposition of an ancient tradition developed in France to relieve people of the sacrifices of Lent, the wearing of masks. Offers a history, changes through time, photos of masks, activities and interviews.
While primarily for the sale of genealogy CDs, it offers in depth material on history, culture, flags, songs and family histories.
Genealogy, research, and history, by Lucie Leblanc Consentino. Offers census information, ship's lists, articles on Acadian, Quebec, Louisiana, Charlemagne, a newsletter and message board.
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