Forts Folle Avoine
8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830
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715-866-8890
Research library is open Wednesdays 10am-3pm
​Library: 715-866-8977, BurnettHistory@centurytel.net
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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.


2021 Programs/Events

January
Music at the Forts - canceled for 2021


February
Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair
​Primitive Biathlon
Music at the Forts - canceled for 2021

March
Music at the Forts - canceled for 2021
Irish Dinner Fundraiser - canceled for 2021

April


May
Volunteer Clean-up Week
​May 3-8, 2021

Opening Weekend, Plant Sale
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Spring Encampment
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June
Reflections of Our Past
Yellow River Echoes

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​July
Meat Raffle
Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous

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August
Summer Music Fest and BBQ contest

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​September
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Annual Meeting/Luncheon
Sunday September 27th, 2021 1 pm.


​​October
Dagwaagin (Fall encampment)
Booya

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November


December
Christmas at the Forts

Weekly Meat Raffle
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SUPPORT THE FORTS
Starts at 5 pm.
At the Lily Lake Tavern.
Just head east on County
​Highway A.
About 4 miles.
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The Forts will be following the
WEDC Guidelines.

Masks are required inside the main lodge.

​Upcoming Events​
(Note, these may change at anytime)
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Meat Raffle on Saturdays
Indoor Trade Fair

Primitive Biathlon


There is a great opportunity for The Forts to add a second location for a meat raffle, to do this we need volunteers. Please contact The Forts to be scheduled.

We also will need volunteers at Lilly Lake for April 10th.
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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.
DONATE ONLINE
Monday Boys

Wish to help at The Forts? Consider helping with The Monday Boys. They meet 9 am to noon on Mondays. There is always much to do. Can't make Mondays? You can come out anytime. Just contact The Forts.

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
(click on an image below for details)

Tours
School Field Trips
Fur Trade History
Blacksmith Shop
Quebec Clay Oven
Karlsborg School
Research Library
Logging Museum
Visitor Center, Gift Shop, Exhibits and Museum
Facilities Rental
Trails
Gift Shop
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Our Mission:
The Burnett County Historical Society provides educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving, and teaching the history of Burnett County, Wisconsin
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is on the National Register of Historic Places. Travel Green Wisconsin recognizes tourism related businesses that are reducing their environmental impact through operational and other improvements.  BCHS is a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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