This is a really cool presentation (that isn’t too long) given last year of the incredible archeological work in the Pays des Illinois done in the last 10 years. Many of these finds are from the years that Jean Baptiste Lapaise de Védrines was stationed there, and, of course, Elisabeth
This is a very cool photo posted in the Facebook group Souvenirs d’Amérique française today. The title is Officier des Compagnies Franches de la Marine (Officer of the Companies of the French Marines) painted in France by Joseph Vernet in 1754. In this same year – 1754 – Jean Baptiste
The Vidrine Family prepares to celebrate the 275th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Lapaise de Védrines’ departure from France and arrival of LA in 2018. During these Fall months as we prepare for 2018 and the 275th anniversary, we can remember how the months leading up to their journey were filled