 The museum boasts more than 50 exhibits in 3 buildings, which reflect the historical society's mission to tell the story of Prairie du Chien with emphasis on Fort Crawford, especially the amazing story of Dr. William Beaumont, the famous medical pioneer, often referred to as the “Father of American Physiology”. The leader of Sauk Indian Nation, Black Hawk, surrended after the “Battler of Bad Axe, in Prairie du chien and was briefly imprisoned at Fort Crawford. The bars from his prison cell window are on display on the grounds yet today. 717 S. Beaumont Road Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-6960 www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com
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