History remembers only the celebrated, genealogy remembers them all.
-Laurence Overmire
The Lafayette
Genealogical
Society
The Lafayette Genealogical Society is a not for profit society. Our mission is to encourage an interest in all family history; as well as collect, preserve and make available Attakapas area history. This includes the Parishes of Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Mary, Acadia, Vermilion, Evangeline and Iberia.
Upcoming Events
Week of Sep 14th
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September 14, 2026
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September 15, 2026
(1 event)
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September 16, 2026
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September 17, 2026
(1 event)
Lafayette Public Library, Southside Branch |
September 18, 2026
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September 19, 2026
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September 20, 2026
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- Elizabeth Hunter
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