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Forging A Legacy: The Enduring Spirit of Sam Guarino & Son Inc.

By Sean M. Grappe
Sam Guarino & Son Inc., a cornerstone of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, is a testament to Sicilian craftsmanship and dedication. Founded over a century ago by Sicilian immigrant Salvadore “Sam”…

The Veranda Hotel's Journey Through Fires, Violence, and Modernization: The Evolution of Abbeville's Historic Landmark

By Sean M. Grappe
Born from a courthouse construction project in 1845, the Veranda Hotel evolved into a bustling hub for traveling professionals during the nineteenth century. The hotel embodied growth and development…

Generations of Banking in the Heart of Acadiana: The Bank of Abbeville and Trust Company

By Sean M. Grappe
The Bank of Abbeville and Trust Company has stood the test of time. For over a century, it has served the banking needs of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana residents. Since its establishment in 1894, the…

The 440 Yard Journey: Cajun Downs, 1898-1998: The Foundation of Cajun Horse Culture

By Laura M. Hughes
Barefoot and in your underwear. This is not how most people start an important journey...

Bread made by Civil War Veteran: Abbeville's staple bread maker

By Theresa Slovacek-Herrera

An Old Plantation Meant for a Queen
: From Rose Hill Plantation to Queen's Ranch

By Anne-Marie Stokes
From an antebellum plantation in the mid nineteenth century to a small family farm in the early twenty-first century, the old Rose Hill Plantation in now the beautiful Queen's Ranch.

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