Grand-Pré National Historic Site

Fill in the blank: Grand-Pré was founded in about 1680 by Pierre Mellanson who was a(n) ___________ settler.

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School Trip
Guestbook/ Bearclaire98/ Mar 1, 2016
Beautiful landscaping and a very informative tour
Vive l\'Acadie
Guestbook/ kirsten1997/ Feb 14, 2015 $Vive l\'Acadie$
The image I have selected to represent my Canadian identity, is a photo taken at Grand-Pré. This photo contains the Grand-Pré church/museum and the statue of Évangéline. Grand-Pré is a National Historic site situated in Nova-Scotia, it is known to be the main Acadian village. In 1755 Grand-Pré was seized by the British during the great deportation forcing Acadian families to separate. They were sent too many different English colonies where they would be assimilated. However after the deportation, the Acadians were able to return to their main lands. Grand-Pré plays a big role in my culture because I myself am an Acadian. I am very proud of my culture and am very grateful to have been raised in Wedgeport, a small Acadian village, where I currently live. Grand-Pré is a great representation on how a community can work together to overcome a tragic event. Thanks to the love and support of our past Acadian ancestors our generation can live freely. ‘’Vive l’acadie!’’
Church View
Guestbook/ MDorey/ Jan 31, 2015
Grand Pre is a great historical place. I grew up in french-immersion and we learned a lot about Grand Pre. I love driving around and seeing all the eagles hanging out in the tree's, looking as majestic as they always do. There are some lovely churches and places to see. A lot of history and culture to view while in Grand Pre
Guestbook/ Explore150 Team/ Dec 5, 2013
"These things beheld in dismay the crowd on the shore and on shipboard. Speechless at first they stood, then cried aloud in their anguish,
'We shall behold no more our homes in the village of Grand-Pré!'"

This Quote comes from Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem, Evangeline. From this passage do you think Longfellow feels the Acadians were treated fairly? Do you agree with him?

Stewarded within the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, Grand-Pré National Historic Site is a monument to Acadian culture of the 17th and 18th centuries and a commemoration of both the significant contributions by, and the Deportation of, the Acadian people.

Located in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these picturesque grounds offer a meaningful memorial, interpretive centre and manicured greenspace—a place to celebrate regional heritage and to bring to life the triumphs and trials of the past.

Tour a landscape of weeping willows, flower bushes and orchard trees to view a statue of Evangeline, Longfellow’s famous heroine. Marvel at the vibrant stained glass of a Memorial Church. Sit inside the hull of a Deportation Ship and uncover, through a multimedia presentation, the depth of this tragic tale. Appreciate a reconstructed dyke and aboiteau and understand how the Acadians reclaimed the salt marshes. See history illuminated through unearthed artefacts. Gaze over the vast dykelands and contemplate this deep story. Connect with Grand-Pré—Canada’s most important tribute to l’Acadie.

2205 Grand Pré Rd, Grand Pré, NS B0P 1M0, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia
(902) 542-3631
Everyday from 9AM-5PM
@ParksCanada_NS

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Photo: Grand-Pré memorial church and statue of Évangeline.This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

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