Acadian Collection

A Scene From Evangeline
A scene of Acadians (French settlers of the Canadian Maritime Provinces) as they dance and frolic to a fiddlers tune while a clergyman looks on in an illustration (after F.O.C)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Acadien, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Acadien, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Acadienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Acadienne, c1797

Canada, Nova Scotia, Annapolis Valley, Grand Pre, Grand Pre National Historic Site, site of the deportation of Canadas early French-Acadians by the English, memorial church

Canada, New Brunswick, Northumberland Strait, Bouctouche, Le Pays de la Sagouine, reconstructed waterfront Acadian history village

Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy, 1940 (oil on masonite)
985308 Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy, 1940 (oil on masonite) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 101.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy)

Chimney swift and bank swallow
Chimney swift, Chaetura pelagica 1, bank swallow, Riparia riparia 2, males. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds

Evangeline is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published in 1847 which describes the separation of Evangeline and her beloved Gabriel during the expulsion of the Acadian community from Nova

The Home of Evangeline, 1864 (colour litho)
5959989 The Home of Evangeline, 1864 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 40.5A--59.3 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Canada, New Brunswick, Saint-Joseph. Forest in autumn foliage. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Canada, New Brunswick, Aroostook. Acadian forest in autumn foliage. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Canada, Nova Scotia, Annapolis Valley. Grand-Pre National Historic Site, site of the deportation of Canadas early French-Acadians by the English. Elevated view towards Cape Blomidon

CANADA: ACADIAN EXPULSION. The expulsion of the French settlers of Acadia to the American colonies by the British in 1755. Illustration by C.W. Jefferys

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Louisbourg, Canada, besieged by New Englanders under the British flag, 1745. Hand-colored woodcut of a contemporary chart

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Dining hall of the French colonists at Annapolis Royal, Canada, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French priest baptising natives at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Scene From Longfellows Evangeline
Engraving illustrates a scene from Henry Wadsworth Longfellows Evangeline in which the two separated lovers, Evangeline and Gabriel

Prince Edward Island, Acadian Girl, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

ACADIAN HOMESTEAD, 1867. An Acadian homestead in Louisiana. Engraving after a sketch by A.R. Waud, 1867

LOUISIANA: ACADIANS, 1866. Acadian women doing laundry on the Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana. Wood engraving after a sketch by Alfred R. Waud, 1866

CANADA: PORT ROYAL, 1609. Lescarbots map of Port Royal, or Annapolis Basin, 1609

AUDUBON: FLYCATCHER. Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Picture No. 11066912
Acadian Flycatcher in tree in spring. Connecticut, USA. Date:

Acadian Barn, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) Date:

Prince Edward Island, Acadian Girl, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Empidonax virescens, acadian flycatcher
Plate 144 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Evangeline statue, Acadian Village, Van Buren, Maine, United States of America, North America

LONGFELLOW: EVANGELINE. Meekly she bowed her own, and murmured, Father, I thank thee
LONGFELLOW: EVANGELINE. Meekly she bowed her own, and murmured, " Father, I thank thee." Illustration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem Evangeline. Wood engraving by F.O.C. Darley, 1884

LONGFELLOW: EVANGELINE. Merrily, merrily, whirled the wheels of the dizzying dances / Under the orchard-trees and down the path to the meadows

EXPULSION OF ACADIANS 1755. The expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British in 1755: wood engraving, American, 19th century

ACADIAN EXPULSION, 1755. The expulsion of the French settlers of Acadia by the British in 1755. Color engraving, 19th century

CANADA: PORT ROYAL, 1613. Engraving from Champlains Voyages, 1613, showing a) house of artisans, b) platform for cannon, c) storehouse, d) Pontgrave and Champlain, e) blacksmith, f) palisade

ACADIAN EXPULSION, 1755. Lieutenant-colonel John Winslow reading the Decree of Expulsion to the French settlers of Acadia in 1755. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ACADIAN EXPULSION, 1775. The Acadians driven into exile. The expulsion of the French settlers of Acadia, Canada, by the British in 1755. Color engraving, 19th century

ACADIAN EXPULSION, 1755. The removal of the Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British in 1755. Color engraving, 19th century

CANADA: ACADIAN, 1755. The expulsion of the French settlers of Acadia by the British in 1755. Wood engraving, 19th century

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Evangeline, an illustration from the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British official reading the Decree of Expulsion to Acadians in Canada, 1755. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British removing Acadians from Canada in 1755. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Deportation of the Acadians by the British, 1755. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Acadian flag on blue house in La Grave, Ile Havre-Aubert, one of the Iles de la Madeleine (Magdalen Islands), Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, North America

Acadian Flycatcher
JZ-2070 Acadian Flycatcher Empidonax virescens Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Discover the Rich Heritage of Acadian Culture in Canada's Annapolis Valley and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the captivating world history and culture as you explore the enchanting landscapes that have inspired countless tales, paintings, and songs. Step into a scene from Evangeline, the epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as you venture to Grand Pre National Historic Site in Nova Scotia's picturesque Annapolis Valley. In this idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and fertile farmland, you'll uncover the story of the Acadians - resilient French settlers who made this region their home centuries ago. Wander through charming villages like Bouctouche on New Brunswick's Northumberland Strait or Le Pays de la Sagouine with its vibrant cultural performances. Marvel at Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy, an exquisite oil painting capturing the strength and grace of local athletes. And don't forget to look up. Spot chimney swifts and bank swallows gracefully soaring through the sky above. Evangeline herself comes to life in The Home of Evangeline lithograph from 1864 – a colorful depiction that transports you back to her time. As autumn arrives, witness nature's own tribute to Acadian heritage as forests in Saint-Joseph and Aroostook burst into fiery hues. No journey would be complete without a visit to Cheticamp along Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail. Here, a town lighthouse proudly displays vibrant Acadian colors against a backdrop of breathtaking coastal beauty. Whether it's exploring historic sites or admiring nature's artistry, every corner reveals another facet culture. So come experience this living legacy for yourself - where past meets present amidst stunning Canadian landscapes.