What’s Under Villa Louis?

Villa Louisis a National Historic Landmark that invites you to step into the life of one of Wisconsin’s most iconic families. Their story is one of many that echoes across time along the banks of the mighty Mississippi. What lies underneath unveils a deeper past—one that is truly remarkable and multifaceted, from burial mounds to colonial settlements to the remnants of forts andtrading posts. Discover the secret world beneath one of the Badger State’s most treasured sites as Wisconsin State Archaeologist Amy Rosebrough takes us on a millennia-spanning journey.