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Wall of Names of Acadian Refugees in Early Louisiana Records

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“Pause friend,
read my name
and remember…”

The Wall of Names is a testiment to the over 3,000 Acadian Refugees in early Louisiana who inspired our memorial – lest we forget.

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A guide to the names is available for purchase at the Memorial and in our online store.

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