The Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission (LCVC) has awarded a $7,500 Lafayette Visitor Enterprise Fund (LVEF) grant to the City of Broussard for improvements to its historic Valsin Broussard House. The historic home of the town’s founder was recently purchased by the city to serve as a visitor center.
Built in 1876, the two-story, Creole-style Valsin Broussard House is the oldest residential building in Broussard. The funding provided by this grant will allow the city to purchase exhibit displays and furnishings in order to showcase donated historic items and share the area’s history with the public. This will include items like display cases, signage, literature racks and custom wall displays, along with other materials needed to create a welcome center for visitors to the area.
“The City of Broussard has invested in the Valsin Broussard House in order to create a unique historic showcase and welcome center for our community,” said Mayor Ray Bourque. “The money provided through this grant program will help us to furnish and equip the building to serve its new public function.”
The LVEF grant program uses a portion of the state’s sales tax collection from local hotel rooms to provide competitive grant funding to local museums and exhibitions that enhance the visitor experience. Once open, this Valsin Broussard House will complement the other improvements and upgrades underway as part of the city’s downtown redevelopment plan.
The City of Broussard, Louisiana, embodies southern hospitality and charm with growth opportunities and innovative 21st-century technology in the heart of Cajun Country. Broussard is a unique city, known for “small town, big business.” Visit our website to learn more: www.cityofbroussard.com.