Discover historic Prairie du Chien
Fort Crawford stood guard over Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, from 1816 until 1856. Now, the Fort Crawford Museum displays the history of the fort, its city, and the many lives that crossed here. Visit us May through October for a self-guided tour or attend one of our upcoming events.
See the Tools of Frontier Medicine
Learn how army surgeon William Beaumont pioneered the study of human digestion through his experiments at the Fort Crawford Military Hospital.
Explore Wisconsin's Military History
Surround yourself with the artifacts uncovered from the site of old Fort Crawford as you follow the story of the Black Hawk War and its participants, including Zachary Taylor and Jefferson Davis.
Delve into Prairie du Chien's Past
See how Wisconsin's second oldest city grew from a frontier fur trading village into a midwestern rivertown as you encounter exhibits on local schools, historic businesses, and the coming of the railroad.
Upcoming Events
- Museum Opens for 2012 Season
- May 1, 2012
- Rivertown Reliques
- May 12, 2012, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Tour historic homes and structures around Courthouse Square in Prairie du Chien.
Museum Information
- Museum Hours
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 2012 Season
- May 1 - October 31
- Location
- 717 S. Beaumont Rd.,
Prairie du Chien, WI