Thibodaux's (pop. 14,000) mainstay is agriculture although the oil and gas industry is also important. The town has its own annual Mardi Gras, complete with carnival balls and parades.
The Laurel Valley Village in Thibodaux is made up of 70 buildings that were built in the late 1800s. Most of the structures are small, Acadian-style cabins with brick chimney's. An onsite general store contains displays of antique tools, farm implements and local arts and crafts.
The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center presents exhibits and artifacts which tell the story of the region's Acadian population, known today as the Cajuns. Recreation, clothing and home furnishings, religion, cuisine, and fishing are featured.
Address: Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, 419 Rue Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035, United States
Phone: 1 (504) 589-3882, Fax: 1 (504) 589-3851
Hours:
9am-6pm; Mon:9am-7pm; Tue:9am-7pm; Fri:9am-5pm; Sat:9am-5pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian
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