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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 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 November-April by calling 608-326-6960.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTSFridays at the Fort Summer Enrichment Program Returns in 2022!!
Most Fridays throughout the summer, enrichment and educational opportunities will be presented at one of the locations owned and operated by the Prairie du Chien Historical Society - See our EVENTS page for more information....
NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 SEASON
We opened our doors at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 1 - will you join us to see what's new for this year as we celebrate Prairie du Chien's 150 years!! The staff and volunteers of the Prairie du Chien Historical Society have been busy readying the museums for the 2022 season. Come and see the new exhibits featuring local legends of the distant and recent past along with a new exhibit in progress featuring the Mississippi River and fur trading!! 2022 Membership
Annual Membership dues are now due for 2022 - Membership Forms can be downloaded, or you can pay membership dues via our online store. The Fort Crawford Museum is owned and operated by the Prairie du Chien Historical Society - please consider a 2022 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...
Group Tours
The museums of the Prairie du Chien Historical Society are great for groups of visitors - activities can be arranged for children, adults, and combinations of adults and children. See our Group Tour Information page to get more details. 
ONLINE MUSEUM STORE
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... 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
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. |
Now available on Amazon Mobile App - under Menu, Click "Settings" and then "AmazonSmile" - Search for "Prairie duChien Historical Society" and Select us to receive your donation
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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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