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 November-April by calling 608-326-6960.

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE ISSUED

The children of Marty Dyrud have issued a challenge grant to the Prairie du Chien Historical Society to raise funds for an exhibit detailing the Treaties of Prairie du Chien. The Dyruds will match up to $6,000 in donations raised for this project in the next 90 days. Please consider contributing to this cause so we can develop a new interactive exhibit at the Fort Crawford Museum!!!

50% Match Achieved

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DOWNTOWN STORE OPEN

The Prairie du Chien Historical Society is proud to offer much of our gift shop books and merchandise in our second storefront location - downtown Prairie du Chien. Located inside the historic Knowlton House at 109 W. Blackhawk Ave, the shop will be open and staffed on weekends during the summer season. We are excited to partner with The Planted Tree to provide a great shopping experience in the heart of Prairie du Chien!!

GROUP TOUR INFORMATION
We have updated our group tour programming to be more COVID-friendly. See the Group Tour Page for information on available tour options and reservation information.

BECOME A MEMBER

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...

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...

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.