Venture to Villa Louis
Step into the Lives of a
Wisconsin Dynasty
When you walk through the doors of Villa Louis, you step into the life of one of Wisconsin’s most historic families – The Dousmans. Located on the beautiful banks of the mighty Mississippi River, this National Historic Landmark offers a panorama of Wisconsin history, from the advent of the first fur traders, to the War of 1812, through the splendor of the Victorian era.
The National Historic Landmark home of the H. Louis Dousman family.
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Villa Louis Historic Site
Villa Louis is a Wisconsin State Historic Site. We are an immaculately restored Victorian house museum on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River.
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Join us for our next Behind the Scenes Tour on Saturday, July 19! The tour begins at 10:30am. For questions, call the site at 608-326-2721. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you are in Prairie du Chien this evening, Thursday, July 10, stop at the Prairie du Chien Farmers Market to support the Friends of Villa Louis Historic Site and their bake sale to raise money for new history hike boxes, a special component of the Villa Louis school tour! ... See MoreSee Less
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