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Description
The Van Buren-based Héritage Vivant historical society grew out of renewed interest in the history and culture of the Acadians at the end of the 1960s. Organizers gradually brought historic buildings to what is now the Acadian Village to preserve the material heritage of Acadians and interpret their culture to visitors. According to a National Park Service publication, the site opened to the public in 1976.
Although very similar to the log structure on the card, the current Notre-Dame de l'Assomption chapel was built and opened in 1976, after the card was issued.
The printed inscription on the back reads: "This historical society devotes itself to the preservation of the culture of the Acadian settlers in the Upper St. John River Valley - 1785." It also appears in French. The photographer is given simply as Levasseur.
About This Item
- Title: Héritage Vivant commemorative card, Van Buren, 1973
- Creator: Yankee Colour Corporation
- Creation Date: 1973
- Subject Date: 1973
- Location: Van Buren, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 14 cm x 8.9 cm
- Local Code: MCC-00461
- Collection: Jean Paul Michaud Collection II
- Object Type: Image
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Acadian ArchivesUMFK, 23 University Drive, Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-7535
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