Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters — Attraction in Town of Fort Winnebago

The Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters is a historic building located in Portage, Wisconsin. The building is a part of the Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters State Historic Site, which is a preserved 19th-century military post with a significant role in the history of the area. Built-in 1828, the Surgeons Quarters was part of Fort Winnebago, which was established to protect the local Native American tribes and the fur trade. The building was used as a residence and office for the fort's surgeon, who provided medical care to soldiers and civilians. Today, the Surgeons Quarters has been restored and furnished to reflect the home and office of a 19th-century military surgeon. Visitors can take a guided tour and learn about the history of Portage and the important role that Fort Winnebago played. In addition to the Surgeons Quarters, the site also includes a reconstructed blockhouse and a parade ground that are open to visitors. There are also several interpretive signs that provide information on the fascinating military history of the...

I've visited a great many historic places, and this one is well done. Only 2 of us on the tour. Very well kept quarters, many unique items not usually seen, ( snow shoes for horses!) as well as high quality furniture/dishware. History of many of the pieces retained/recovered/donated for those quarters., as much info as one wanted and given in a very relaxed and interesting manner. Touring a house, careful & don't touch. Don't miss the one room school house and red wing...

Horrible guide couldn't answer questions and had to use the script the whole time. She would tell us obvious information such as, "this is a gun." Her clothing was more Halloween costume with sneakers than period clothing. It would have been better if it was self guided. That being said the artifacts and building we're...