Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park

The Historical Park is located near Danbury, Wisconsin on 80 beautiful wooded acres along the historic Yellow River.
​The park is a living history site with two Fur Trade Posts; North West Company and the XY Company, reconstructed on the site known to be active from 1802 to 1805.
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By joining today, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits while ensuring that the story of Burnett County is collected, preserved and shared for generations to come.

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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.

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September hours and admission

The Gift Shop will be open Wednesday-Saturday during September with Tours on Saturday only. Admission on Wednesday-Friday will be $5.00 which includes all parts of the Park except the interior of the fur post buildings.  Saturday admissions including Tours are offered at normal price.

​2016 Events

September
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
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October 
Dagwaagin
The Beaver Club Dinner

​December
Christmas at the Forts


2017 Events

​February
Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair

May
Volunteer Clean-up Week at the Forts

Opening Weekend, Plant and Yard Sale  
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast

​June
Yellow River Echoes
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
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July
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Rendezvous

August
Garden Tea

Our Featured Event

Dagwaagin


This year from Friday, Sept 30 - Sunday, Oct 2 we will be hosting "Dagwaagin", an Ojibwe term for "Fall Gathering". This event features additional re-enactors demonstrating flint knapping, black powder shooting, rope making, and more - think of it as a junior rendezvous.

Hours

Memorial Weekend – September
Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm
After Labor, tours only on weekends starting at 10am-Noon-2pm
 
October - December and April - May
Gift Shop and Museums open, no tours
Wed -Fri, 10am - 2pm
 
January – March
Gift Shop and Museums open, no tours
Wed only, 10am - 2pm
 
Research Library
Open Wed 10am - 3pm
Throughout the year

Admission

Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center Gift Shop
  • $10.00 Adults
  • $6.00 Children 6-17
  • Free for Children 5 and under
  • $28.00 Family with 2 children
  • $8.00 Seniors, Students and Military (active and veterans), ID is required 

We offer a wide variety of activities for family members of all ages
(click on an image below for details)