Venture to Villa Louis

Four people in casual clothing stroll on a brick walkway, with greenery on both sides, towards Villa Louis.

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’s picturesque settings for an elegant Wisconsin wedding or a unique private event offer plentiful opportunities for a historic event. Make your day historic and create a story that will be remembered for generations.

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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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Our first Behind the Scenes tour tomorrow at 10:30am July 19 SOLD OUT so we added a second one at 2:30pm! Get your tickets today!

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Our first Behind the Scenes tour tomorrow at 10:30am July 19 SOLD OUT so we added a second one at 2:30pm! Get your tickets today!

http://bit.ly/3GPP5HJ

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see any ghosts???? Back in the 70's I used to hang out by the pond waiting for spirits!!!!!!!!!!

Desperately looking to sell off my tickets. Let me know if you are interested. I’m willing to reduce the price to get them sold.

I was wondering if anyone is still looking for tickets I’ve got 4 tickets available for sale as we can’t go anymore, pm me if interested

Would be happy if anyone still in need of some tickets because I still got tickets that I'm stuck with due to change of plans. Thanks!

Hello 🦠anyone still looking to get tickets? I have tickets up for sale Trying to recuperate losses.Desperately 🗯looking to sell them please If you are interested in buying them please message me and 💭Don’t forget to like this comment so I can get notified about your message💥

Hello am looking out to get rid of my 4x ticket. Unfortunately, I can't go because of work schedule, not looking for anything crazy just don’t want them to get wasted

Would be happy if anyone still in need of some tickets because I still got tickets that I'm stuck with due to change of plans. Thanks!

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Join us for our next Behind the Scenes Tour on Saturday, July 19! The tour begins at 10:30am. For questions, call the site at 608-326-2721. ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us for our next Behind the Scenes Tour on Saturday, July 19! The tour begins at 10:30am. For questions, call the site at 608-326-2721.

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