Boojoo!
Beynh vnue ahl Wollonh dih Wisconsin!
Hello! Welcome to Wisconsin Walloon
… in the language of southern Belgium, brought to Wisconsin by some of the earliest immigrants to the Door Peninsula.
Their language and stories from nearly 175 years ago still define us today.
Explore our site to learn the history of Wisconsin Walloon and help us keep the language alive!
Walloon in Wisconsin
Walloon arrived in Wisconsin in the 1850’s as immigrants from Wallonia in southern Belgium sought opportunity in the New World. Learn the history of the language and its importance in preserving a culture.
Learn Walloon
Stories, jokes, prayers and sayings of the Belgian settlers are best told in their own language. Learn to understand and use common words and phrases.
Our Stories
Generations of Belgians spoke Walloon as their first language or grew up hearing it from parents and grandparents. Hear our stories in English and Walloon.
About WisconsinWalloon.org
WisconsinWalloon.org is sponsored by the Belgian Heritage Center in Namur, Wisconsin. It is a labor of love by Walloon descendants passionate about preserving the Walloon language as it was spoken by our ancestors. This is an ongoing project to share stories, history and teaching tools to keep the language alive for future generations.
Boojoo!
An Introduction to Wisconsin Walloon
Hear audio recordings of Wisconsin Walloon as presented in a new book by Kelly Biers.
