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
ELVES STORE AT CHRISTMAS AT THE FORTS Christmas at The Forts is less than a month away, December 7th, 8th and 14th from 10 AM to 3 PM. During those times the Elves Store will be open to all children under the age of 13. Adults wait outside of the store so the children, with the help of our "ELVES" can shop for Mom, Dad, brother, sister, other relatives, friends, neighbors, teachers, and even for their pets! Our ELVES help them put on a "TO" or "FROM" label on a gift bag so that when they leave the store the gift packages are all ready to put under the tree. All gifts are priced $1, $2 or $3. We have a wonderful group of "ELVES" who have started working already. However, WE NEED YOUR HELP TOO! We need gift items that are GENTLY USED or NEW to stock the store. We always runs short of items for men and boys. Items for hunting or fishing are always needed and sell out quickly. Knick-knaks, jewelry, candles, small fancy dishes for candy, salt and pepper shakers, figurines, serving dishes, toys games, puzzles, stuffed animals, Santa, reindeer, angels, sleighs, ornaments, collector items, new Christmas themed socks, scarves, gloves, purses and wallets. NO OTHER CLOTHING ITEMS PLEASE. We also need a few volunteer "ELVES" who are willing to help in the store. Please contact the Forts at 715-349-8989 - email: [email protected] if you are interested. Our "ELVES" sort through donated items, repair items, stock the store, decorate the Elves Store, help the shoppers choose, bag and label their gifts. At the end of the event they also help pack up unsold items for next year. We have a fantastic bunch of volunteer "ELVES" who have as much fun as the children who shop here. You can help with one or more of these jobs. Come join us !! We have a lot of fun while we work, just like the real ELVES. Our Theme is "An Olde Fashioned Christmas". While shopping here the children can learn the wonderful joy and happiness in giving to others like we have done in our own childhoods. At first some shoppers may be overwhelmed by all of the gifts and toys and sometimes see things that they want for themselves. The Elves, with the help of the shopping list and consultation with family in the waiting area, can help the children make their own decisions. Perhaps we need some more "olde fashioned" good feelings for others and not only thinking of ourselves. ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH AFTER 12PM (NOON), THE STORE WILL BE OPEN TO CHILDREN AAND ADULTS WHO ARE YOUNG AT HEART. IF YOU ARE 90 OR OLDER YOU CAN GET 9 ITEMS YOU WANT FOR FREE. One last note - when your child shops it is ALWAYS VERY HELPFUL TO HAVE A LIST of who they need to shop for. Thank you in advance for all your help. From all the Elves at The Forts December 7, 8 & 14th Christmas At The Forts We are no longer accepting donations of items for our Gift Basket sales and the children's Elf Store. ATTENTION: 2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATES.
Indoor Trade and Crafters Fair & Primitive Biathlon: February 22-23 Opening Weekend and Plant Sale: May 24-25 Reflections of Our Past: watch for details Great Fur Trade Rendezvous: July 24-27 Music Fest: August 16 Dawaagin Gabeshi: September 27-28 Christmas at The Forts: December 6, 7 & 13 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. RENDEZVOUS CAMPERS may set up the Saturday before the event. Anyone needing to set up earlier, please contact The Forts first for approval. Possibly going to hold 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. If it is a event with foods provided by The Forts Kitchen Staff, you will be given a FREE meal. WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS!!!! IF WE ARE HOLDING AN EVENT OF ANY SIZE, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Watch our Facebook page and Website: the forts.org for any date changes or event information for each event as it approaches. |
CHRISTMAS AT THE FORTS is only a few day away already! There are still a few musical time slots available to fill if you or someone/group would be able to fill those for us. Sunday the 8th 10 to 11:00 am and 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Please contact The Forts ASAP : 715-349-8989/email: [email protected].
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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