Marquette And Joliet Collection

EXPL2A-00194
Father Jacques Marquette holding a peace pipe to greet Native Americans during his journey to the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French settlement of the Great Lakes, 1600s
French Jesuit map of Lake Superior, Upper Michigan, and Wisconsin, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00195
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet on the upper Mississippi River in canoes 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00256
French missionary and fur traders carrying a canoe at a portage in North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00266
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet in a canoe on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

PEXP2A-00066
French Jesuit missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00127
Father Marquette and Louis Joliet, the first white men on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00113
Marquette and Joliet meeting Native Americans in Illinois during their exploration of the upper Mississippi River region, 1670s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wisconsin River junction with the Mississippi
Wisconsin River joining the Mississippi River, first explored by Marquette and Joliet, 1673. Photograph

Wisconsin River near its Mississippi River junction
Wisconsin River, seen from bluffs near its junction with the Mississippi River, first taken by Marquette and Joliet in 1673. Photograph

Fox River near Princeton, Wisconsin
Fox River, taken by Marquette and Joliet to reach the Mississippi, 1673. Photograph

Fox River, Wisconsin
Fox River, taken by Marquette and Joliet to reach the Mississippi, 1673. Photograph

EXPL2A-00257
Death of Father Marquette in Michigan, returning from a mission to the Ilinois Indians, 1675. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00329
Louis Joliets map of New France, 1673-1674, including the upper Mississippi River he and Jacques Marquette discovered. Hand-colored halftone reproduction

PEXP2A-00055
Louis Joliet, with his autograph. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an illustration

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"Exploring the Great Lakes: Marquette and Joliet's French Settlement in the 1600s" In the 1600s, French explorers Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette embarked on a remarkable journey that would forever shape the history of North America. Their expedition marked the beginning of a significant French settlement in the Great Lakes region. Known as EXPL2A-00194, EXPL2A-00195, EXPL2A-00256, and EXPL2A-00266, their voyage was filled with awe-inspiring discoveries. They navigated through vast waterways, including the Wisconsin River junction with the mighty Mississippi River. PEXP2A-00066 captures this momentous meeting point where two powerful rivers converged. As they ventured further into uncharted territories, they encountered breathtaking landscapes along the Fox River near Princeton, Wisconsin (EXPL2A-00127). The pristine beauty of this area must have left them spellbound as they continued to explore its surroundings (EXPL2A-00113). Marquette and Joliet's exploration not only unveiled new lands but also fostered cultural exchanges between Native American tribes and European settlers. They established friendly relations with indigenous communities who shared valuable knowledge about these untamed lands. Their courageous expedition laid foundations for future settlements by Europeans in this region. It opened doors for trade networks and paved way for further colonization efforts by France. Today, we remember Marquette and Joliet as pioneers who fearlessly charted unknown waters during an era when maps were incomplete. Their legacy lives on in our understanding of early French influence on North America's history. The story serves as a reminder that curiosity can lead to extraordinary achievements. Their names are etched in history books as symbols of exploration and discovery – forever remembered for their contributions to shaping our world.