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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.

Resources in This Category

• Acadian - Cajun Genealogy & History

  http://www.acadian-cajun.com/
  A site linking the genealogy and history of the Acadian and Cajun cultures. Offers an Acadian encyclopaedia, timelines, photos, histories and stories.

• Acadian Genealogy Homepage

  http://www.acadian.org/
  While primarily for the sale of genealogy CDs, it offers in depth material on history, culture, flags, songs and family histories.

• Acadian Genealogy, History and Research

  http://www.acadian-home.org/
  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.

• Chez Surette Art

  http://www.chezsurette.com/
  Acadian artist Nelson Surette, historian-in-art and painter of Acadian, marine, pastoral and historical subjects. Gallery, music, postcards and newsfeeds.

• Fort Anne National Historic Site

  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/fortanne/index_e.asp
  The site marks the location of Port Royal the "capital" of Acadia. A museum displays the history of the fort, plus location, hours of operation, online tour, services and fees.

• Grand Dérangement

  http://www.grandderangement.com/
  The group offers music based on Acadian traditions with a rock flavor, a flash of Celtic/Irish and world beat rhythms. Features band profile, members, albums, tour dates, photos and booking information.

• Grand-Pré National Historic Site

  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/grandpre/index.aspx
  This 14-acre site commemorates the Acadians and the Deportation of 1755. Features formal gardens, statues and monuments, a blacksmith's shop and a stained-glass window. Hours of operation, location, services and fees.

• La Mi-Carême

  http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/micareme/default.htm
  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.

• Melanson Settlement National Historic Site

  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/melanson/index_e.asp
  An archeological exposition of a pre-Deportation Acadian community (c. 1664-1755) which reflects communities settled by the Acadians and their unique dykeland agriculture along the Annapolis River. Directions, services and news.

• Port-Royal National Historic Site

  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/portroyal/index.aspx
  A reconstruction of early 17th century buildings representing the former colony of the French who settled along the Nova Scotia coast. Costumed interpreters and period demonstrations help recreate the look and feel of the era. Directions, hours, fees and contact details.

• World Acadian Congress 2014

  http://www.cma2014.com/en/
  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.

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