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. An Ojibwe Village offers insight into the life of the Ojibwe Indian during the time of the Fur Trade. Several museums, including a logging museum and a one-room schoolhouse, offer insight into other aspects of Wisconsin and Burnett County history.
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. An Ojibwe Village offers insight into the life of the Ojibwe Indian during the time of the Fur Trade. Several museums, including a logging museum and a one-room schoolhouse, offer insight into other aspects of Wisconsin and Burnett County history.
Meat Raffle - Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Please join us for our Meat Raffles at the new TRADER'S ROUNDABOUT
(former Moose Lodge) located on Hwy 70, east of the roundabout by Siren. Each Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
(former Moose Lodge) located on Hwy 70, east of the roundabout by Siren. Each Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Applications for Staff Positions
The Burnett County Historical Society is accepting applications for two staff positions: Director of The Forts and Gift Shop Manager / Administrative Assistant. The work of the staff is supported by over 200 dedicated volunteers who are committed to providing fun and educational events at The Forts and to fulfilling the mission of the Burnett County Historical Society.
The Director is responsible for the overall management of the Park. This is a full-time position. The successful applicant will have excellent administrative skills including: facility and event management, fundraising and grant writing; budget management; excellent communication and public relations skills; management of a small staff; skill in delegating responsibility to and working with volunteers. The applicant should be computer literate. Application Deadline: 3:00 pm Friday, May 11. Email resumé, application & cover letter describing why you are seeking this position or mail to:
President, Burnett County Historical Society, 8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830
Download the Director application
The Gift Shop Manager / Administrative Assistant must be comfortable interacting with the public and volunteers, have strong computer skills, be well-organized in managing Gift Shop operations, be able to walk the uneven ground throughout the park, be adaptable to various needs; must be willing to work weekends and holidays throughout the summer season and at other times of the year as programming demands arise. This is a seasonal position, May thru September. Deadline to apply: 3:00 pm Friday, May 11. Email application form with a cover letter or mail to:
Burnett County Historical Society, 8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830
Download the Gift Shop Manager / Administrative Assistant application
The Director is responsible for the overall management of the Park. This is a full-time position. The successful applicant will have excellent administrative skills including: facility and event management, fundraising and grant writing; budget management; excellent communication and public relations skills; management of a small staff; skill in delegating responsibility to and working with volunteers. The applicant should be computer literate. Application Deadline: 3:00 pm Friday, May 11. Email resumé, application & cover letter describing why you are seeking this position or mail to:
President, Burnett County Historical Society, 8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830
Download the Director application
The Gift Shop Manager / Administrative Assistant must be comfortable interacting with the public and volunteers, have strong computer skills, be well-organized in managing Gift Shop operations, be able to walk the uneven ground throughout the park, be adaptable to various needs; must be willing to work weekends and holidays throughout the summer season and at other times of the year as programming demands arise. This is a seasonal position, May thru September. Deadline to apply: 3:00 pm Friday, May 11. Email application form with a cover letter or mail to:
Burnett County Historical Society, 8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830
Download the Gift Shop Manager / Administrative Assistant application
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2018 Programs/Events
January Full Moon Program (Jan 1, Jan 31) February Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair Primitive Biathlon March Full Moon Program (March 1) Irish Dinner Fundraiser April Boy Scout Weekend (last weekend of April, Fri eve to Sun) Full Moon Program (April 29) May Volunteer Clean-up Week Opening Weekend, Plant and Yard Sales Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast Full Moon Program (May 29) June Yellow River Echoes Booya Full Moon Program (June 27) July Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast Rendezvous WI Trappers Association District 1 Rendezvous Full Moon Program (July 27) August Gandy Gourmet Dinner Garden Tea Full Moon Program (Aug 26) September Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast Full Moon Program (Sept 24) October Dagwaagin Full Moon Program (Oct 24) November Full Moon Program (Nov 23) December Christmas at the Forts Full Moon Program (Dec 22) |
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HoursApril - mid-May
Park is closed for the season Call ahead to visit the Gift Shop or schedule a group tour. Memorial Weekend – Labor Day Weekend: Wed -Sun 10am - 4pm. Tours begin every 45 minutes, last tour starts at 2:30. September: Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm. Tours only on Saturdays Call ahead to schedule a group tour October: Sat 10am - 4pm. Sun 10am - 3pm. No regular tours in October. Call ahead to schedule a group tour November - March Park is closed for the season Call ahead to visit the Gift Shop Research Library Open Wed 10am - 3pm Throughout the year Admission
Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center Gift Shop
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