Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park

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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.
2019 Programs/Events

January
Music at the Forts

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February
Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair
​Primitive Biathlon
Music at the Forts

March
Music at the Forts
Irish Dinner Fundraiser

April


May
Volunteer Clean-up Week
Opening Weekend, Plant & Yard Sales
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Spring Encampment


​June
Reflections of Our Past
Yellow River Echoes


​July
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous

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August
Summer Music Fest

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​September
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Annual Meeting/Luncheon


​​October
Dagwaagin (Fall encampment)
Booya

November


December
Christmas at the Forts
Due To The COVID-19 Virus

Our Thursday Night 

Meat Raffles

Have Been Suspened
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Until Further Notice
Meat Raffle
​SUPPORT THE FORTS


​Upcoming Events
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Hours

Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend: Wed -Sun 10am - 4pm.  Tours begin every 45 minutes, last tour starts at 2:30.

September: 
Saturdays 10am - 4pm. 
Sundays 10am -4pm
​last tour starts at 2:30.
Call ahead to schedule a group tour

October: 
No regular tours in October except:
Dagwaagin Saturday, Oct 6
MEA Thursday-Saturday, Oct 18-20
Call ahead to schedule a group tour

November - March
Park is closed for the season
Call ahead to visit the Gift Shop

April - mid-May
Park is closed for the season
Call ahead to visit the Gift Shop or schedule a group tour.

Research Library
Open Wed 10am - 3pm
Throughout the year

Admission

Pay admission in the Visitor Center Gift Shop
  • $10.00 Adults
  • $8.00 Seniors, Students or Military (active and veterans), ID is required 
  • $6.00 Children 5-15
  • $28.00 Family with 2 children
  • Free for Children 4 and under
  • Free for members of the Burnett County Historical Society
Help us keep history alive and teach future generations about our past in a fun and interesting way.

Support Us

Become a Member

By joining today you'll enjoy:
  • Unlimited General Admission which includes Tours and admission to Rendezvous and Dagwaagin
  • Free or discounted admission to special programs and events
  • 10% discount on Gift Shop purchases
  • BCHS newsletter 3 times each year
  • The knowledge that YOU are helping to preserve American History for future generations.

Donate Online

Your 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.

Volunteer

Volunteers share time and talents in a diverse range of categories. It is your skills that ensures our success. 

We offer a wide variety of activities for family members of all ages
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