Villa Louis War of 1812 in Wisconsin

July 14 - 15, 2012

Prairie Du Chien

A historic encampment and battle re-enactment on Wisconsin's only War of 1812 battlefield, now the lawn of the Villa Louis estate. Learn about the British assault on U.S. Fort Shelby in a battle scenario each afternoon. Tour the camps and learn about military life in 1814. www.villalouis.org Address

Villa Louis
521 N Villa Louis Rd
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821

Contact Information
Voice: 608-326-2721
Email: villalouis@wisconsinhistory.org

Event Date Detail
7/14/2012-7/15/2012

Sun, Sat 10am-5pm

Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection
Located on St. Feriole Island on the Mississippi River (from Madison take Highway 18 west to Prairie du Chien. From La Crosse take Highway 35 south).

Larger Map Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Great River Road
Wisconsin Historical Society