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.
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"This is the month of nuts and nutty thoughts." – Henry David Thoreau, November, 1858.
📸 Photos of Villa Louis Historic Site, November 5, 2025. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us on Tuesday, November 18 for the Friends of Villa Louis Annual Soup Supper! This annual event is a chance to hear about the the 2025 season, ongoing projects and what is planned for the 2026 season. It is also a chance to shop in the Museum Store and walk through the Mansion with guides stationed through out. Plan to join us next week! ... See MoreSee Less
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It is another beautiful and clear night in Prairie du Chien! Thank you to Villa Louis facilities manager Brett Kluesner for the photo. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks Brett!