I don't know why they are "forgotten" - Paul -----Original Message----- From: smith.john.gayle “Forgotten Acadians of Maryland” Save the date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 R. Martin Guidry will speak at the Baton Rouge Goodwood Library about the Acadians Who Came to Louisiana from Maryland in 1766, 1767, 1768 and 1769. About 50% of the Acadians who came to Louisiana in the 1760s departed from Maryland. If we include the large group who came from France in 1785, then 25% of the total Acadians who came to Louisiana before 1800 departed from Maryland. Thus almost every Louisianan with Acadian descent has at least one direct ancestor who departed from Maryland. In this talk we'll explore why the Acadians were deported from Acadia in 1755-1756; where they were sent in the American colonies, England and France; how they were received by the British in the colonies; how they were treated in the colonies, why they came to Louisiana and how the Spanish received them in Louisiana. Martin will be dressed as an Acadian of the 1755-era and have a couple of props representing that period. The talk will be at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. An Acadian genealogist and historian from Louisiana, R. Martin Guidry has studied the culture, language, history and genealogy of the Acadians for over 40 years. Martin is Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Acadian Memorial Foundation in St. Martinville, Louisiana and continues to serve as Treasurer of the Board. He is President of Les Guédry et Petitpas d'Asteur - the North American association of the Guédry and Petitpas families. Martin has published numerous articles on Acadian history and genealogy, has presented seminars on the subject as well as conducted genealogical workshops. He oversees four genealogical websites and aids Acadian families seeking their family roots. Martin's research into the history and genealogy of the Acadians uses original civil and ecclesiastical records from the 1600's through the present-day.