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.
Join us for the Friends of Villa Louis Historic Site Annual Dinner on March 20! ... See MoreSee Less
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Villa Louis Historic Site will be closed on Saturday, December 14 due to weather. Sorry for any inconvenience.
We will be open on Friday, December 13 and Sunday, December 15 for some holiday cheer. Please join us there.
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Can I use my Saturday ticket on Sunday?
The house is all decorated for Victorian Home for the Holidays! The kitchen smells of Christmas baking, and piano music is playing through the house. One piece you may hear was commissioned by Dousman daughter Virginia Dousman Bigelow. Virginia wrote the lyrics and melody to the song.
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