About the Event
Anyone who’s picked up a Dickens novel knows there’s nothing quite like a Victorian holiday spent sipping tea after touring a stately mansion. Now you can experience the splendor and grandeur of a traditional Victorian estate while participating in an afternoon of tea and history at Villa Louis. In addition to a piping refreshment in the 1851 Brisbois Stone Warehouse, a National Historic Landmark, you’ll receive a guided tour of the decorated 1871 mansion, with a brief stop in the parlor for a special concert performed on a restored Steinway grand piano.
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
COST
Advance registration required. Guests must be 13+ to attend. Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Know Before You Go & Accessibility
- Guests must be 13+ to attend.
- The museum store is open daily during business hours.
- Guests may exit and return throughout the day to explore the grounds.
- Water is the only outside food/beverage allowed. Beverages are available for purchase.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
- The site will remain open rain or shine.
- Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather.
- No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
- ADA access is available in the first floor of the mansion, restrooms, and the fur trade building.
- Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 608-326-2721 or villalouis@wisconsinhistory.org.
Contact
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org.
About the Location
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 banks of the Mississippi River, Villa Louis offers a panorama of Wisconsin history, beginning with the arrival of early fur traders through the heyday of the Victorian era. Highlighted by the stunning 1871 Italianate style mansion, the 25-acre site includes over a dozen historic structures including the Dousman Office Building, Ice House, Preserve House, Blockhouse, and the foundations of the first Fort Crawford
