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FORT CRAWFORD MUSEUM
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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
Bald Eagle Appreciation Day - February 29, 2020
Fort Crawford Museum will be open as part of the Prairie du Chien area community Bald Eagle Appreciation on February 29, 2020. For more information... Group Tour Information
If you have an organization or school group 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. The Fort Crawford Museum is owned and operated by the Prairie du Chien Historical Society - please consider a 2020 membership for yourself or as a gift - please return the form by March 31, 2020, so as to not miss out!!! For more membership information...
ONLINE DONATIONS
Funds are used to sustain, maintain and develop programming at the Fort Crawford Musuem - The Prairie du Chien Historical Society is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a Charitable Organization (EIN 39-1846430), as such, your donations may be tax-deductible. 
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. 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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