Fort Crawford Museum
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, reserve a group tour, or attend an upcoming event. Your group may setup a tour during November-April by calling 608-326-6960.
Visit us May through October for a self-guided tour, reserve a group tour, or attend an upcoming event. Your group may setup a tour during November-April by calling 608-326-6960.
News & Announcements
June 28, 2019 - NEW BOOK PUBLISHED
The Prairie du Chien Historical Society has proudly published a new booklet - "Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien: 1816-1856". This booklet can be purchased via our online store. 
Offering free admission for active military personnel and their families, Fort Crawford Museum is proud to be partnered with thousands of other museums as part of the Blue Star Museum Program. Click here to learn more about this program and other offers. Fort Crawford Museum is now open for the 2019!!
If you have a school group or organization that would like to tour please call 608-326-6960. We will be happy to schedule a tour. You may also see our Group Tour Letter for more information about planning your visit. 
Birrenbach Memorial
The family of Dorothy Birrenbach has donated $25,000 to establish the Dorothy Birrenbach Friends of the Fort Crawford Museum Fund. Read more.... 
High School Annuals Sought
To complete the collection of high school annuals, we are seeking a number of volumes, please see the list and help with your donation! Read more... 
Visiting Our Ancestors:
October 5, 2019 A Guided Tour of Prairie du Chien’s Six Historic Cemeteries More information here... St. Mary's Academy Murals
Read more about these wonderful works of art by clicking on the image to the right for a viewable PDF.
St. Germain dit Gauthier-Coorough House
Learn how you can help the Prairie du Chien Historical Society restore the St. Germain dit Gauthier-Coorough House by clicking on the image for a viewable PDF file.
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Things to To
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. Next, discover Civil War Medicine and the history of the Swift U.S. Army Hospital.
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Explore Wisconsin's Military HistoryView the artifacts uncovered in archaeological excavations of old Fort Crawford as you follow the story of the Black Hawk War and its participants, including Zachary Taylor and Jefferson Davis.
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Delve into Prairie du Chien's PastSee 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.
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