Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-12 of 12

Photograph

Killing of Registre Gagnier

Date: 1940
Description: Photograph of a painting by Cal Peters depicting the Winnebago attack on the Gagnier homestead in 1827 and the killing of Registre Gagnier. The homestead w...
Photograph

Black Hawk Tree

Date: 
Description: The Black Hawk Tree growing in the middle of the street, now East Black Hawk Avenue. There are houses on the left and the road is lined with trees planted...
Historical Essay

Winnebago War (1827)

Brief description of the Winnebago War.
Historical Essay

War of 1812 Cannonball

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Fragment of six-pound cannonball fired in battle between American and British forces on July 1814 at Prairie du Chien, Illinois Territory (now Wisconsin).
Historical Essay

Civil War Loyalty Flag

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
20-star United States Flag used in initiation ceremonies to the Union League, where members swore to protect the Union and its values, Prairie du Chien, Wi
Historical Essay

The Fur Trade Era: 1650s to 1850s

A Short History of Wisconsin
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Prairie du Chien to honor men who gave lives in Indian wars

Date: 1930-05-22
County: Crawford
City: Prairie du Chien
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Authentic unpublished news first given Courier readers

Date: 1938-02-01
County: Crawford
City: Prairie du Chien
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Building Rock Fort Crawford

Date: 1938-02-08
County: Crawford
City: Prairie du Chien
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Building Rock Fort Crawford (continued)

Date: 1938-02-15
County: Crawford
City: Prairie du Chien
Newspaper Article/Clipping

British captured Prairie Du Chien

Date: 1914-07-16
County: Crawford
City: Prairie du Chien
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Stories of Wisconsin: The British capture of Prairie du Chien

Date: 1920-10-17
County: Crawford
City: Prairie du Chien

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: