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War of 1812 in Wisconsin

The War of 1812 came to Prairie du Chien on July 17, 1814, when U.S. and British-Canadian soldiers clashed on what are now the grounds of Villa Louis. Events from the historic event will be interpreted through a living history camp and a narrated battle that will take place each day. The fur trade context in which this battle took place will be further explored through the perspective of Native Americans as well as British and American fur traders. The city of Prairie du Chien will present its annual Fireworks on the River display on Saturday night.

Ticket Info: Adults $9; children (5-17) $4.50; students and senior citizens (65 and over) $7.75; family (two adults and two or more dependent children 5-17) $24.

Location Description: The historic Villa Louis mansion is the centerpiece of a grand Victorian estate built by the family of Hercules Dousman, a frontier entrepreneur who amassed a fortune in the fur trade and other frontier investments. The mansion has just undergone a top-to-bottom documentary restoration that has returned the Dousman home to the splendor of its 1890s heyday, using British Arts and Crafts interior designs inspired by famed designer William Morris.

Venue: Villa Louis

Address: P.O. Box 65, 521 Villa Louis Road

City: Prairie du Chien

Accessibility Info: Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals requiring wheelchairs for mobility. Call ahead to make arrangements.

Event Location URL: http://www.villalouis.org