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Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

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Near St. Martinville, the Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site interprets Acadian history tied to Longfellow's poem. Visitors see historic homes, exhibits on Acadian life and guided tours about regional folklore and architecture.

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Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site essentials

Address: Corner of Revere and Longfellow Streets, St. Martinville, LA 70582, United States
Website: crt.state.la.us
Hours: Tue-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm (check seasonal changes)
Admission: Adults approx. $5-$8 (check local site), reduced and free options for residents and children
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons to visit due to heat and humidity in summer.

Fall
October-November · 60-80°F (16-27°C)
Comfortable weather for outdoor interpretation and drives through rural Louisiana.
Spring
March-May · 65-85°F (18-29°C)
Warm days for exploring and nearby garden visits.

Weather & Climate near Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

Climate

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1562 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 5° - 16° 10° 136 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
February - 7° - 18° 12° 109 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
March - 10° - 22° 16° 113 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
April - 14° - 26° 20° 114 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
May - 19° - 29° 24° 129 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
June - 22° - 32° 27° 150 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
July - 23° - 33° 28° 174 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
August - 23° - 33° 28° 149 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
September - 20° - 31° 25° 136 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
October - 14° - 27° 20° 105 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
November - 10° - 22° 16° 110 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
December - 6° - 18° 12° 137 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

The site is in St. Martinville, off LA-31 and LA-96. It’s about a 40-50 minute drive from Lafayette, LA, and accessible by car; local signage directs visitors to downtown parking.

Tips for Visiting Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

  • Check the site calendar for seasonal events commemorating Longfellow and Acadian history.
  • Combine with a drive around the Bayou Teche for contextual views of the poetry that inspired the site.
  • Respect quiet zones - part of the site interprets funerary and memorial spaces.