Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
The Historical Park is located near Danbury, Wisconsin on 80 beautiful wooded acres along the historic Yellow River.
This is a living history site with two Fur Trade Posts; North West Company and XY Company, reconstructed on the site known to be active from 1802 to 1805. An Ojibwe Village offers insight into Ojibwe life during the time of the fur trade. Several museums, including a logging museum and one-room schoolhouse, showcase other aspects of Wisconsin and Burnett County history.
Click here for information on the Burnett County Historical Society which operates Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.
This is a living history site with two Fur Trade Posts; North West Company and XY Company, reconstructed on the site known to be active from 1802 to 1805. An Ojibwe Village offers insight into Ojibwe life during the time of the fur trade. Several museums, including a logging museum and one-room schoolhouse, showcase other aspects of Wisconsin and Burnett County history.
Click here for information on the Burnett County Historical Society which operates Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.
2024 Programs/Events February 10th Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair 10th Primitive Biathlon April 22-27 Spring clean-up week May 1 - 5 Wisconsin Governor's Fishing Opener Rendezvous - see flier center column 25-26 Opening Weekend, Plant Sale 26th Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast 25-26th Spring Encampment:( 22nd--26th for reenactors) June 21-23 Reflections of Our Past 23th Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast July 4th Siren and Webster Parades 18-21 Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous 21st Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast August 17th Summer Music Fest and BBQ September 1st Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast 7th Annual Membership Meeting/Luncheon 11 am 11-15 Coalition Of Historical Trekkers-open to public October Booya: (watch for updates) 5-6 Dagwaagin: (2nd-6th for reenactors) December 6,7 & 14th Christmas At The Forts |
BURNETT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY seeks a full-time Director
The Board of Burnett County Historical Society would like to announce the hiring of Pamela Wolf as the Director of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.
Pam has been actively involved with The Forts since 2014 as a volunteer and Administrative Assistant/Gift Shop Manager. She became the Baker in the Clay Ovens in 2015-2016 when Al Johnson retired. Pam also produced a Clay Ovens Cookbook for which all profits go to support The Forts. Her diverse education, work history and life experiences give Pam a variety of skills, knowledge, talents and abilities that she will use to serve The Forts and it's visitors well. |
HoursAdmission
Pay admission in the Visitor Center Gift Shop
Help us keep history alive and teach future generations about our past in a fun and interesting way.
We are looking for volunteers to help administer our Membership Program. If you are interested, please contact the Forts. |
April 22 - 27, 2024 was CLEAN UP WEEK at the Forts. Time to clean, replace, repair and prepare for the 2024 Tour Season.
There were numerous projects needing attention. Thanks to those who volunteered their time and energy some projects were completed while others had a good beginning. All volunteers are greatly appreciated, but special thank you to those few who were here for the week. here are projects that still need to be worked on to either begin and/or finish for the 2024 season. If you are able to volunteer some time to help with keeping The Forts the beautiful, educational and entertaining location it is, please contact us for days and times that you are available. It is your chance to leave your "finger print" on the past, present and future of the unique history and future of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. |
ALL HANDS ON BOARD!
Please consider becoming a volunteer at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. It is your opportunity to leave your fingerprint on history, the present and the future with the maintaining of the history, education and beauty of the park. Lend your talents, skills and helping hands to the many events that take place throughout the year. Your contributions will be be so greatly appreciated! Our Volunteers are vital to keeping The Forts long-lasting, educational, beautiful and a great family environment. We have a unique place in history: Forts Folle Avoine is on the National Registry as the ONLY place in the United States to have two competing Fur Trade Companies on the same property at the same time. Join us and become a part of history and the future! |
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Donate OnlineYour support advances historical education, acquisition of historical materials and provides opportunities for children and adults of all ages to explore the history of Burnett County. Your gift is tax-deductible as provided by the federal tax code.
VolunteerVolunteers share time and talents in a diverse range of categories. It is your skills that ensures our success.
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