 Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located near Danbury, Wisconsin on 80 wooded acres along the Yellow River. The park is a living history site with reconstructed fur trade posts at the actual site that was active from 1802 to 1805. Adjacent to the Forts is an authentically re-created Woodland Indian Village.
The park, a National Register of Historic Places site, is operated by The Burnett County Historical Society with support from its membership and Burnett County.
The Yellow River trading posts were re-discovered in 1969 by Harris and Francis Palmer and Gene and Lafayette Connor. Through the extant journal of George Nelson, an XY Company clerk, researchers were able to locate the site and begin excavating.
The Forts Folle Avoine site is unique for several reasons: the exact place of the wintering posts was found, the posts had been undisturbed for over 200 years allowing archeologists a pure site to investigate, and two competing companies were at the same location. During the 1970's and 1980's, the Wisconsin State Historical Society conducted archeological studies. Charred remains provided evidence and enabled reconstruction of the wintering posts exactly as they were over two hundred years ago!
OUR MISSION
provides educational opportunities to the public
by researching, preserving and teaching the history of Burnett County
In support of our mission, we hold a variety of events throughout the year. Support for these events is given by the many sponsors throughout our business community. In addition, our enthusiastic corps of diverse volunteers and historical society members give generously of their time, talents and resources.
To learn more about the outstanding activities at Forts Folle Avoine, just click on the underlined event!
Day Camp Wednesday through Friday, August 11, 12 & 13
Be sure to include these places in your visit, too! Click to learn more.
FORTS FOLLE AVOINE HISTORICAL PARK IS OPERATED BY THE BURNETT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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