Today 257 Years Ago — The Story of the Cajun People Tragically Began, July 28, 1755
If you're like me, then you're well aware that your Cajun heritage stretches all the way back to France several hundred years ago. But there was a definite moment in history when our ancestors stopped being French Canadians and became exiles that would be eventually known as Cajuns -- even if they themselves didn't know it yet. And that moment happened 257 years ago today, July 28, 1755.
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