Fort Crawford Museum
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    • History: Introduction
    • History: Early Prairie du Chien
    • History: War of 1812
    • History: The First Fort Crawford
    • History: The Second Fort Crawford
    • History: Fort Crawford in the Civil War
    • History: Later Development at the Fort
    • History: Fort Crawford D.A.R.
    • History: Fort Crawford Museum
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FORT ​CRAWFORD MUSEUM
Prairie du Chien Historical Society

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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.  
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​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 November-April by calling 608-326-6960.


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News & Announcements

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DECEMBER 12, 2020
HOLIDAY COOKIE AND CANDY SALE


The annual cookie and candy sale will take place in the Museum of Prairie du Chien building. Plates of assorted cookies and candies will be sold for $5.00 each. Curbside pickup available also. Phone 608-326-6960 to order and volunteers will meet you at your car. 

More information here...


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ONLINE MUSEUM STORE
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The Museum Store is now taking orders for books, memberships and merchandise - Free curbside pickup and in-town delivery are options along with standard shipping for many of our products!! Find out more here...

Group Tour Information 
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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.

BECOME A MEMBER
The Fort Crawford Museum is owned and operated by the Prairie du Chien Historical Society - please consider a 2021 membership for yourself or as a gift - please return the form as soon as possible, so as to not miss out!!! For more membership information...
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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.

St. Germain dit Gauthier-Coorough House

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Follow the St. Germain dit Gauthier-Coorough House Project.

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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Union Newsletter

  • October 2020 Volume 23 #4
  • July 2020 Volume 23 #3
  • April 2020 Volume 23 #2
  • March 2020 Volume 23 #1​

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Things to To

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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 History​

View 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 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.

Location

Hours of Operation

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31

Contact Us

FORT CRAWFORD MUSEUM
717 S BEAUMONT RD
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WI 53821
​608-326-6960

The Fort Crawford Museum is owned and operated by the non-profit Prairie du Chien Historical Society.
  • Home
  • Visit
    • Group Tours
  • About
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • Cookie and Candy Sale
    • Past Events
  • Exhibits
  • History
    • History: Introduction
    • History: Early Prairie du Chien
    • History: War of 1812
    • History: The First Fort Crawford
    • History: The Second Fort Crawford
    • History: Fort Crawford in the Civil War
    • History: Later Development at the Fort
    • History: Fort Crawford D.A.R.
    • History: Fort Crawford Museum
  • Donate
  • Log House
  • Membership
  • Museum Store
    • Books
    • Merchandise
    • Membership