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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2023 Programs/Events January February 19-20 Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair To Be Held In April 19th Primitive Biathlon CANCELLED March 11th Music at the Forts CANCELLED 19th Irish Dinner Fundraiser CANCELLED 19th St. Patrick's Day Parade - Webb Lake April 22-23 Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair May 1-7 Volunteer Clean-up Week 27-28 Opening Weekend, Plant Sale 28th Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast 26-28 Spring Encampment June 24th-25th Reflections of Our Past 25th Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast July 4th Siren and Webster Parades 19th-23rd Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous 23rd Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast August 19th Summer Music Fest and BBQ September 3rd Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast 9th Annual Membership Meeting/Luncheon 11 am 22nd-24th Manoomin Rendezvous 29th-Oct 1st Dagwaagin (fall encampment) and Hammer In October Booya CANCELLED November December 2nd-3rd,9th Christmas At The Forts |
Christmas at The Forts
Christmas 2023 is fast upon us. The Forts is busy with volunteers gearing up for another family focused Christmas event. There is still much to do and any willing hands are welcomed.
CHRISTMAS AT THE FORTS AN OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 2, 3 & 9 FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EACH DAY 
FORTS FOLLE AVOINE
FALL CLEAN UP/PRE-WINTER FIX & PACK UP CHRISTMAS AT THE FORTS DECORATE UP THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 16th—21st Many projects to either finish or begin and end. Many willing hands needed...all skills, no skills, all ages….we can find a project for everyone that will enable you leave your fingerprint on the past, the present and the future of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Lunches will be provided Wednesday through Saturday free of charge. Work & fun begin at 9:00 am 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! |
HoursMemorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend:
Wed -Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open Sundays of Pancake Breakfast and Event Weekends 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (see 2023 event schedule) Self Guided Tours of our Museums and preserved buildings from history begin at 10 a.m. Tours of our XY, NW Co., & Native village area are guided by our amazing interpreter from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. September: Saturdays 10am - 4pm. last self guided tour starts at 2:30. October: No regular tours in October except: The last day of our Sept.29-Oct.1 Dagwaagin Gabeshi/ Hammer Inn Event & MEA Thursday-Saturday, Oct 12-13-14 November Park is closed for the season December Open December 2,3, & 9th for our Annual "Christmas at the Forts" event. (No Park Tours at this time) January - End of May Park is closed for the season Research Library Open Wed 10am - 3pm Throughout the year Admission
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.
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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! |
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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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