ERATH, LA- The town of Erath came together to recognize July 28 as a Day of Commemoration for The Great Upheaval.
During the French and Indian war, the British began a military campaign against the New French resulting in the deportation of Acadians; leaving them to flee to Louisana.
Thousand of Acadians died relocating due to disease and drowning when their ships went missing.
To acknowledge the wrong committed against the Acadian people, a symbol was presented in memory of their suffering. the Acadia Museum of Erath was pleased to announce that July 28th of each year will be known as A Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval.
The public is welcome to visit the Acadian Museum in Erath to learn and see more memorabilia of the Great Upheaval.
