Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
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.
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.
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ATTENTION: 2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATES.
February 22 & 23 Indoor Trade and Crafters Fair & Primitive Biathlon May 24 & 25 Opening Weekend and Plant Sale June Reflections of Our Past: watch for details July 24 - 27Great Fur Trade Rendezvous August 16 Music Fest Septmeber 27 & 28 Dawaagin Gabeshi December 6, 7 & 13 Christmas at The Forts PANCAKE BREAKFASTS: 8 AM to 12:30 PM May 25 June 22 July 27 August 31 INDOOR TRADE FAIR: Anyone wanting to participate as a vendor, fur trade or other crafters, distributors, please contact The Forts ASAP for 2025. 4 foot tables: $10 each - 6 foot tables: $15 each, may set up anytime the week of the event. Anyone needing to set up earlier than Friday or Saturday morning, please contact The Forts first for approval There possibly may be another rendezvous event the week of the Music Fest , but that is yet to be determined. Stay posted for any updates. The weekends of Opening Weekend/Plant Sale and Dawaagin Gabeshi are preceded the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each event by School Days when we welcome Fur Trade related campers to teach and/or demonstrate for the several hundred students who visit during those days. If you are a vendor, you may not sell during School Days, but are welcome to the Saturday and Sunday when we open to the general public. MUSIC FEST: Is open to vendors to set up during the event. $25 per vendor. Supply all of your own tent, tables, chairs, etc. MUSICIANS: Any musicians wishing to participate in any of our music related events, please contact The Forts at any time to let us know of your interest and for which event/s you would like to be a part of. Please understand that your participation is voluntary, there is no remuneration from The Forts other than you are welcome to put out a TIP JAR. WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS!!!! IF WE ARE HOLDING AN EVENT OF ANY SIZE, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Watch our Facebook page, Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park and Website: the forts.org for any date changes or event information for each event as it approaches. 
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MEMBERSHIPS FOR 2025:
Membership and bonus FREE Admission cards for 2025 are ready. 2024 cards expire on May 1st of 2025 which means that by the time Forts Folle Avoine opens for the 2025 summer/fall season, your current membership will expire. WHAT ARE THE MEMBER LEVELS AND BENEFITS? ALL MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE: * 3 Newsletters/year * FREE admission for Members to events throughout the year May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026 * FREE guest admissions good for the current year. (limited by the level of Membership you choose.) * The knowledge that you are supporting a one-of-a- kind in the United States historical park that offers a variety of education and entertainment. COUPLES & FAMILY: $60-Two adults and up to 4 children 6-17 yrs. PLUS 2 FREE one-time General Admissions INDIVIDUAL: $30-One adult PLUS 1 FREE one-time General Admission SENIORS/MILITARY/COLLEGE: $25-One adult, (2 if accompanied by spouse). PLUS 1 FREE one-time general admission SENIOR IS 65 ID may be requested TRAPPER: $125-Two adults PLUS 8 FREE one-time General Admissions Voyager: $250-Two adults PLUS 10 FREE one-time General Admissions FUR TRADE PARTNER: $500-Two adults PLUS 10 FREE one-time General Admissions LIFETIME: $1500-Benefits negotiable (General Admissions are for you to share with family and/or friends) Our Spring 2025 Newsletter will include Membership forms. You can wait until then to renew/join. Or to sign up early you can call The Forts at: 715-349-8989 Email is: [email protected]. We hope to hear that you desire to become a Member and supporter of BCHS/FFHAP (Burnett County Historical Society/Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park) as we endeavor to continue to bring historical education, entertainment and various other opportunities through another year. See insights and ads Boost post Like Comment Send Share 
We mow have a Santa but could still use a Mrs. Claus for Christmas at The Forts 2024. Please contact the Forts if this is something you can help with whether one day or all 3 days, December 7, 8 & 14.
FESTIVAL OF TREES AT CHRISTMAS AT THE FORTS
This is a special part of Christmas at The Forts with local Fire Departments, Lions Club, Businesses and other organizations donating a Christmas tree and all the decorations for it. These trees are then donated to InterFaith Caregivers and they distribute them the families from the area of where each tree was donated from. During the Christmas at The Forts event, we give each visitor a ticket and they "vote" on their favorite tree. There is no prize for the "winner" other than bragging rights to the prettiest tree of the year. If your business or organization would like to take part in our Festival of Trees, contact The Forts at 715-349-8989 or email: [email protected]. On Thursday, December 5th, 5-8:00 PM, we will have a tree decorating party for the participants. Snacks and beverages are served, the Gift Shop is open as well as first chance to shop the Gift Basket Sales. 
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HoursAdmission
Pay admission in the Visitor Center Gift Shop
Help us keep history alive and teach future generations about our past in a fun and interesting way.
We are looking for volunteers to help administer our Membership Program. If you are interested, please contact the Forts. 
Forts Folle Avoine offers a beautiful setting for your wedding with a 300 seat capacity amphitheater overlooking the Yellow River. A 100 seat capacity Great Room and large canopy covered back deck for your reception and or dance. We also have a commercial kitchen available for rent.
We are a rare and affordable wedding venue for all seasons. YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAYS A KEY FINANCIAL PART IN THE MAITENANCE, BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF FORTS FOLLE AVOINE HISTORICAL PARK.
INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF THE FORTS AND IT'S VERY UNIQUE PLACE IN HISTORY BY RENEWING OR BEGINNING A MEMBERSHIP TODAY! The history of The Forts is unique within Burnett County and in the United States.
We are on the National Registry of Historic Places as the ONLY place in the United States to have had two competing Fur Trade Companies, Northwest and XY, on the same location at the same time. The Fort structures are reconstructed on the actual footings of those buildings that were built by the Voyageurs in 1802. But,. it doesn't stop at The Forts! We have: The Karlsborg One-Room Schoolhouse bult in 1887 by Swedish Immigrants. Our Blacksmith shop Logging Museum The Anderson Cabin set in the early 1920's style resort cabin. Our beautiful gardens and flower beds. Walking trail Burnett County Research Library, open Wednesdays 10 am to 3 pm. And plenty of smiles to share! Don't let the summer pass without a visit, (or two) to Forts Folle Avoine for a unique way to spend your day! ALL HANDS ON BOARD!
Please consider becoming a volunteer at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. It is your opportunity to leave your fingerprint on history, the present and the future with the maintaining of the history, education and beauty of the park. Lend your talents, skills and helping hands to the many events that take place throughout the year. Your contributions will be be so greatly appreciated! Our Volunteers are vital to keeping The Forts long-lasting, educational, beautiful and a great family environment. We have a unique place in history: Forts Folle Avoine is on the National Registry as the ONLY place in the United States to have two competing Fur Trade Companies on the same property at the same time. Join us and become a part of history and the future! Our Members are a valued piece of the future of Forts Folle Avoine. Your memberships are an important piece of support for the current operations and the future upkeep and continuing "life" of The Forts.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS: * All memberships allow the 'card holder" to FREE admission to the Park on any day we are open, including events. (camping fees and pancake breakfast are not included) * FREE admissions are for you to share with family and friends. *Memberships are good May first of the current year to May first of the following year. INDIVIDUAL: $30.00 One adult plus one additional one-time FREE admission SENIOR/MILITARY/COLLEGE: $25.00 One adult (includes spouse of Military) Proof may be requested. COUPLES/FAMILY: Two adults and up to 4 children (6-17) plus 2 one-time FREE admissions TRAPPER: $125.00 Two adults plus 8 one-time FREE admissions VOYAGER: $250.00 Two adults plus 10 FREE one-time admissions FUR TRADE PARTNER: $500.00 two adults plus 12 one-time FREE admissions LIFETIME: $1500.00 All memberships allow the "card holder" one vote at the Annual Membership meeting in September. Three Newsletter throughout the year and 10% off Gift Shop purchases. Membership are Tax Deductible to the extent allowable by law. |
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