Name/Title
Pamplet - Fort Winnebago Surgeons' QuartersScope and Content
Pamphlet from Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters, a place visited by the Waupun DAR.
There are 8 color photos of various items of interest at Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters on the front of the pamphlet.
The back has information about Guided Tours, Gift Shop, Special Events and several facts about the Fort. It is ownedand operated by Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The Fort is located at: @W8687 Hwy 33 E., Portage, WI 53901, Phone: (608) 742-2949, Fax, (508) 745-4815
Gives Hours of Operation - May 15-October 15, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Last tour at 3:30 p.m.
Admission Fee is Charged. Family & Group Rates Available.
Some facts:
1824 French Colonial House on original foundation erected by portaging businessman, Francois LeRoi, at the east end of the historic Fox-Wisconsin portage.
Only remaining building of Fort Winnebago (1828-1845).
Home of Fort Winnebago surgeons from 1834-1845.
Authentic period displays and intriguing Fort Winnebago artifacts, including original hospital operating table.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
Garrison School used continuously from 1850-1960.
Near historic Portage Canal, one of two canals in WI.
Email: surgeonsquarters@verizon.net
URL: http://www.wsdar.com/surgeons
There is a small map showing directions.Acquisition
Accession
2016.0058Source or Donor
DAR Daughters of the American RevolutionAcquisition Method
Found in Collection
