On this day in 1755, the British Crown ordered the expulsion of the Acadians, previously considered neutral, after an increase in tension between France and Great-Britain. Tens of thousands of people will be forcibly deported, and several thousand will die. But the Acadians proved resilient. In the decades that followed, some came back to the Maritimes and others established themselves in Louisiana. Since 2005, July 28 has been the Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval. Learn more by visiti

12K views · 153 reactions | August is Acadian Heritage Month, honouring more than four centuries of Acadian history, culture, language and traditions. Learn more about how to connect with Acadian Culture in Nova Scotia here: https://www.novascotia.com/travel-info/about-us/acadian-culture | Nova Scotia | Facebook

28K views · 1.5K reactions | The Acadian Heritage Series by Mrs Ceci Neustrom. Based upon the first Acadian settlers listed in South Louisiana using their descendants for depictions. Honored to represent les Thibodeaux.  #louisiana #cajun #creole #culture #heritage #generations #paint #painting #art #horse #community #ouuaaiiisss | Jourdan Thibodeaux | Facebook