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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2024 Fall Programs/Events September PARK WITH TOURS, MUSEUM BUILDINGS AND GIFT SHOP WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: SEPTEMBER 21st & 28th, AND OCTOBER 5-6 OCTOBER 14 - 19: Fall Clean up and Christmas at The Forts prep week. October 26 Murder Mystery Party- JAZZ JEOPARDY set in the Cat's Meow Jazz Cub in the 1920's. Must make reservation by October 15th $25 (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS AND CHARACTER PARTS-24 characters needed to hold event) December 7, 8 & 14th Christmas At The Forts We are now accepting donations of new or gently used items for our Gift Basket sales and the children's Elf Store. Call 715-349-8989 or email: [email protected] to find out times and location to drop off your generous donations that help Christmas at The Fort be a wondrous event. Next Christmas at The Forts planning meeting is October 23rd at 10:00 AM. Please join us if you want to help in any way as we prepare for this annual family event. 
MURDER MYSTERY PARTY! FORTS FOLLE AVOINE! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 - POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE DUE TO LACK OF RESPONSE |
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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! |
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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. |
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! |
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Support UsBecome a MemberBy joining today you'll enjoy:
Donate OnlineYour 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.
VolunteerVolunteers share time and talents in a diverse range of categories. It is your skills that ensures our success.
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