Fort Crawford Museum
Fort Crawford stood guard over Prairie du Chien, WI from 1816 until 1865. The museum displays and collections capture the history, rich stories and many lives that crossed here.
Prairie du Chien – Journey Through Time
As the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien is bursting with rich history that dates back to the 17th century. Hosts Mariah Haberman and Eric Paulsen explore the historic sites, exciting events and natural beauty that allows Prairie du Chien to blend the past and present with ease. Mariah begins her journey with a tour of the dungeon at the Old Crawford County Jail before heading to the Fort Crawford Museum to check out its wide variety of exhibits. The crew gets in on the fun by dressing up in period costumes and taking an old time photo at The Local Oven in downtown Prairie du Chien.
Eric dives in to Prairie du Chien's fishing industry with an early morning fishing trip along the river with Mike Valley of Valley Fish & Cheese, where they reel in over 200 pounds of fish before Eric samples some of Mike's tasty catches at the shop. Prairie du Chien fully embraces its identity as a fishing community even throughout the winter with fun events like the annual ice fisheree on Gremore Lake and of course, the famous Droppin' of the Carp on New Year's Eve.
Mariah and Eric each check out a few of Prairie du Chien's iconic spots, including Pete's Hamburger's, which has been serving up delicious burgers for over a century, and St. Feriole Island, with its beautiful gardens and picturesque views of the river. Mariah visits Shiahata's orchard, and Eric joins in the action at Villa Louis during its annual War of 1812 reenactment before hopping aboard the Maiden Voyage tour boat for a scenic journey down the Mississippi River. With its incredible beauty, fascinating history and unique events, there are so many reasons to explore Prairie du Chien!
Villa Louis - Wisconsin Historical Society
Experience Victorian life during the 19th century as you visit the estate of one of Wisconsin's most prosperous families.
In the mid-1840s, the Dousman family began developing an estate on the banks of the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien that would evolve into Villa Louis.
The immaculately decorated mansion is one of the best restoration examples in the country. The mansion's collection of decorative arts is continually changing based on the current season or special event.
A visit includes a costumed interpreter-led tour of the house, Wisconsin's sole 1812 battlefield, the historic remains of the site's original structure, Fort Crawford, and a National Landmark fur trade museum.
Visit villalouis.org
Unedited - Fort Crawford - Black Hawk Prison - May 4, 2017 - Travels With Phil
Fort Crawford is in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. At one point, it was Black Hawk's Prison - May 4, 2017 - Travels with Phil by Phil Konstantin -
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Fort Winnebago was a 19th-century fortification of the United States Army located on a hill overlooking the eastern end of the portage between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers east of present-day Portage, Wisconsin.It was the middle one of three fortifications along the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway that also included Fort Howard in Green Bay, Wisconsin and Fort Crawford in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.Fort Winnebago was constructed in 1828 as part of an effort to maintain peace between white settlers and the region's Native American tribes following the Winnebago War of 1827.The fort's location was chosen not only because of its proximity to the site of Red Bird's surrender in the Winnebago War, but also because of the strategic importance of the portage on the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway, a heavily traveled connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River.
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Wisconsin River Communities: Prairie du Chien | Discover Wisconsin
Mariah makes her way to Prairie du Chien to explore recreational opportunities along the southern portion of the Wisconsin River.
Old Abe the War Eagle, Part 1
The Story of Old Abe The War Eagle, Part 1 of 8. Presented at Prairie du Chien's Fort Crawford Museum (Feb. 25, 2017) by Russell Horton and Andrea Hoffman of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. This segment discusses Old Abe's origins and early days as mascot of the 8th Wisconsin during the Civil War.
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Hiking and canoeing at Wisconsin's Wyalusing State Park.
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Holiday Motel in Prairie du Chien WI
Prices: . . . . . . . .. .. ... . . . . Holiday Motel 1010 South Marquette Road Prairie du Chien WI 53821 Located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, this motel is 5 minutes’ drive from the Mississippi River and border with Iowa. Free WiFi access is available, and cable TV is provided in every guest room. A microwave and refrigerator are provided in every guest room at Holiday Motel. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk is provided at Motel Holiday. The property offers free parking. The motel is 2,650 feet from Fort Crawford Museum. Millville and Wauzeka Hunting is 21 minutes’ drive away.
Old Abe the War Eagle, Part 4
The Story of Old Abe The War Eagle, Part 4 of 8. Presented at Prairie du Chien's Fort Crawford Museum (Feb. 25, 2017) by Russell Horton and Andrea Hoffman of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. This segment discusses Old Abe's battle record, through to his 1864 mustering out.
Old Abe the War Eagle, Part 6
The Story of Old Abe The War Eagle, Part 6 of 8. Presented at Prairie du Chien's Fort Crawford Museum (Feb. 25, 2017) by Russell Horton and Andrea Hoffman of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. This segment discusses Old Abe's legacy as an enduring symbol.
The Greatest Land Deal in History: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America (2003)
The Louisiana Purchase (French: Vente de la Louisiane Sale of Louisiana) was the acquisition of the Louisiana territory (828,000 square miles) by the United States from France in 1803. About the book:
The U.S. paid fifty million francs ($11,250,000 USD) and a cancellation of debts worth eighteen million francs ($3,750,000 USD) for a total of sixty-eight million francs ($15,000,000 USD). The Louisiana territory included land from fifteen present U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. The territory contained land that forms Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska; the portion of Minnesota west of the Mississippi River; a large portion of North Dakota; a large portion of South Dakota; the northeastern section of New Mexico; the northern portion of Texas; the area of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado east of the Continental Divide; Louisiana west of the Mississippi River (plus New Orleans); and small portions of land within the present Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Its population was around 60,000 inhabitants, of whom half were colored.[1]
The Kingdom of France controlled the Louisiana territory from 1699 until it was ceded to Spain in 1762. Napoleon in 1800, hoping to re-establish an empire in North America, regained ownership of Louisiana. The dream of a new empire failed[why?] and Napoleon decided to sell Louisiana to the United States. The Americans originally sought to purchase only the port city of New Orleans and its adjacent coastal lands, but quickly accepted the bargain. The Louisiana Purchase occurred during the term of the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Before the purchase was finalized, the decision faced Federalist Party opposition; they argued that it was unconstitutional to acquire any territory. Jefferson agreed that the U.S. Constitution did not contain explicit provisions for acquiring territory, but he did have full treaty power and that was enough.
After the early explorations, the U.S. government sought to establish control of the region, since trade along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers was still dominated by British and French traders from Canada and allied Indians, especially the Sauk and Fox. The U.S. adapted the former Spanish facility at Fort Bellefontaine as a fur trading post near St. Louis in 1804 for business with the Sauk and Fox.[37] In 1808 two military forts with trading factories were built, Fort Osage along the Missouri River in western present-day Missouri and Fort Madison along the Upper Mississippi River in eastern present-day Iowa.[38] With tensions increasing with Great Britain, in 1809 Fort Bellefontaine was converted to a U.S. military fort, and was used for that purpose until 1826.
During the War of 1812, Great Britain and allied Indians defeated U.S. forces in the Upper Mississippi; the U.S. abandoned Forts Osage and Madison, as well as several other U.S. forts built during the war, including Fort Johnson and Fort Shelby. After U.S. ownership of the region was confirmed in the Treaty of Ghent (1814), the U.S. built or expanded forts along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, including adding to Fort Bellefontaine, and constructing Fort Armstrong (1816) and Fort Edwards (1816) in Illinois, Fort Crawford (1816) in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, Fort Snelling (1819) in Minnesota, and Fort Atkinson (1819) in Nebraska.
The American government used $3 million in gold as a down payment, and issued bonds for the balance to pay France for the purchase. Earlier that year, Francis Baring and Company of London had become the U.S. government's official banking agent in London. Because of this favored position, the U.S. asked the Baring firm to handle the transaction. Francis Baring's son Alexander was in Paris at the time and helped in the negotiations.[39] Another Baring advantage was a close relationship with Hope and Company of Amsterdam. The two banking houses worked together to facilitate and underwrite the Purchase.
Because Napoleon wanted to receive his money as quickly as possible, the two firms received the American bonds and shipped the gold to France. Napoleon used the money to finance his planned invasion of England, which never took place.
Villa Louis and Spook Cave
This is the first of 3 in the McGregor Iowa series.
This is, to be completely frank, not one of the more exciting of our home movies. This footage was taken during our summer vacation in July of 1976 (the Bicentennial year).
From Wikipedia:
The Villa Louis, also known as Dousman Mansion, is a National Historic Landmark located on St. Feriole island in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Today the site is restored to its appearance during the late 19th Century, when it was the estate of the prominent H. Louis Dousman family. At the center of the estate is the elegant Villa Louis mansion, designed by E. Townsend Mix and built in 1871. Earlier the estate had been home to Louis's father Hercules L. Dousman, and before that the land was occupied by Fort Crawford. Prior to this, in 1814, the Siege of Prairie du Chien was fought at the site by American and British troops hoping to control Fort Shelby during the War of 1812. Still farther back, the site was of importance to American Indian tribes, especially the Mound Builders, as is evidenced by the large mound upon which Fort Shelby, Fort Crawford, and the homes of Hercules and Louis Dousman have all stood. Currently the site is a historical museum operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Also from Wikipedia:
Spook Cave is a flooded cave located about seven miles west of McGregor, Iowa in rural Clayton County, Iowa. It is privately owned and is operated as a tourist attraction. One can take an escorted boat ride into the cave. The cave was first discovered in 1953 and opened for business in 1955.
There is a campground with full service for RVs.
The cave is in the drainage of Bloody Run Creek, a small tributary of the Upper Mississippi River. A lock and dam maintain water levels. Geologically, the cave is in the Driftless Area of Iowa, a region characterized by karst topography, caves, sinkholes disappearing streams, and cold springs.
Unfortunately, my parents only took footage of the grounds outside the cave and not in the cave itself. Yes, the grounds are pretty, but the cave is the real attraction. Guess you'll have to go there yourself and see what's in there.
Thanks so much to my parents and my brother, without whom I would not be able to share these treasured films with you.
The music used is When the Wind Blows by Kevin MacLeod.
Wyalusing Voices 2
Welcome to Wyalusing State Park. Wyalusing Voices features interviews by veteran campers.
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Wyalusing State Park - Wisconsin Adventures With Wolfletech
Episode 1: Wyalusing State Park
Wyalusing State Park is a park located in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin. Northeastern corner of Grant County right along the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers.
Historical in nature, beautiful and relaxing to say the least. It's not far from everywhere but it's a must-see.
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Camera work by Ricky (@tigerwriter93)
List of memorials to Jefferson Davis | Wikipedia audio article
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The following is a list of the memorials to Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America.
Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | Prairie du Chien (#306)
[Latest Airdate: June 15, 2017]
[Original Airdate: February 13, 2014]
This is an old river town, so sometimes it's tough to sort the facts from the myths. Ghosts in old jails, fish that fall from the sky on New Year's Eve that people kiss, grannies who play basketball, and a man that makes jerky out of just about every creature he catches: Only in Prairie du Chien are those things facts.
Also facts: You can absorb late 19th century family life at Villa Louis, sympathize with the British and American soldiers who fought the only Wisconsin battle of the War of 1812, contemplate the lives of Native Americans by visiting the Indian Effigy Mounds, and then consider the history of the entire universe with the Starsplitters! After that, rejoin life in the early 21st century and eat, shop, quilt, play cards, gaze at the Mississippi, and go to Mass at the oldest Catholic parish in Wisconsin.
John Gurda told us that Prairie du Chien means field of the dog. Since John McGivern took Spanish in high school instead of French, he thought it meant a prairie of chins. See why we need John Gurda?
Episode #306
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Talk of the Town: Taking Flight in Prairie du Chien
Still referred to as Wisconsin's second oldest city and the hometown of well-knowns like the state's first millionaire, Conservationist John Muir and Olympian Matt Antoine.
WYALUSING STATE PARK
this beauty was unreal. straight up looked like a painting... hopefully will get to hang out here again, soon.
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