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 August 17th Summer Music Fest and Family Picnic September 1st Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast & CLOSING WEEKEND 2nd - 10th Park CLOSED 7th Annual Membership Meeting/Luncheon 11 am 2nd -10th CLOSED 11-15 Coalition Of Historical Trekkers & Rendezvous OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 21st & 28th Gift Shop and Museum Building Open/No Tours of the Forts CLOSED after Christmas at The Forts until Indoor Trade Fair in February (Date yet to be set) October Booya: (watch for updates) 5-6 Dagwaagin: (2nd-6th for reenactors) December 7, 8 & 14th Christmas At The Forts 
It's Murder Mystery time at The Forts!
We will "JAZZ" it up with fun, suspense and 1920's styles at The Cat's Meow Jazz Club. MURDER MYSTERY PARTY! FORTS FOLLE AVOINE! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 AT 6:00 PM $25/PERSON It's time for celebration, music, dancing, lots of talking and food at the Cat's Meow Club! Are you the victim or the murderer? Do you have information to help solve the murder or try to keep secret to protect yourself or others? Are your closest friends too close to trust? Are you to be trusted? Join us in a fun evening of crime solving. Get "dolled" and "suited" up for a special evening at The Cat's Meow Jazz Club in the 1920's. Pre-registration must be made no later than October 15th. Brief character profiles are listed in the next column. You choose your persona, first come, first choose. Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive more information regarding who you are and what your role is at The Cat's Meow Jazz Club this night. As characters are chosen, I will update the list. |
FALL 2024 HOURS & EVENTS SCHEDULE
The Forts tour season is approaching it's end for 2024. We are OPEN daily until September 1st from 10 AM to 4 PM. We will then be closed until September 11th through the 15th for the Coalition of Historical Trekkers and rendezvous which is open to the public. After this event, we only be OPEN Saturday, September 21st and 28th ONLY. Then we are closed until Christmas at The Forts December December 7,8 & 14. MURDER MYSTERY CAST:
MALE ROLES: * Felix Fontano, Club Owner. Felix owns The Cat's Meow Jazz Club. He is attractive and vain, the son of famous bootlegger, Frank Fontano. * Raymond Reynolds, Artist. Raymond us an old college buddy of Felix - an artist, a person having a superficial interest in art. * Jefferson Mitchel, Stockbroker. A successful stockbroker working on Wall Street. * Edgar Fitzpatrick, Broadway Producer. Edgar is an up-and-coming Broadway director and producer. * Roger Webster, Attorney. Roger is a money-hungry, ambulance-chasing attorney. * Duke Carillo, Track Owner. Duke owns a horseracing track in New Jersey. He's an old friend of the Fontano family. * Poppy Gebhardt, Club Manager. Poppy manages the day-to-day affairs of the club with an iron fist. * Calvin Carpenter, Bartender. Calvin is the bartender at the club. He's cocky and presumptuous. A scoundrel with the ladies. * Ronald Mason, Doctor. Ronald is a physician who has made a lot of money during the Prohibition because of his willing ness to prescribe medicinal alcohol. FEMALE ROLES: * Edith Fontano, Club Owner's Wife. Edith is the with of Felix Fontano. Enduring years of infidelity has left her hardened and cynical. * June Palmetto, Actress. June is a famous actress, a southern belle in the big city. * Judy Jordan, Flapper. Judy is a popular woman on the party circuit. She's young, bubbly and optimistic. *Claudia Mitchell, Writer. Claudia is a well-known author and the wife of stockbroker Jefferson Mitchell. * Gloria Call, Singer. Gloria is a jazz singer hired to perform this evening. *Jaqueline Jacobs, Fashion Designer. Jaqueline is a snobbish fashion designer. She has a boutique catering to young flapper types. * Ella Landeau, Flapper. Ella is a popular woman on the party circuit. She's confident and flirtatious. * Bess Bailey, Flapper. Bess is also a popular woman on the party circuit. She's lighthearted on the outside but serious underneath. * Holly Olmstead, Tennis Champion. Holly is a professional tennis player. She's haughty and competitive. MALE OR FEMALE ROLES: (first name are changed to fit gender chosen) *Win Wallace, Accountant. The accountant for many of the guests. Reserved but knowledgeable. Elliot Nash, Jazz Pianist. A talented jazz pianist who often performs at the club. Cool, calm and collected. * Charlie Chambers, Jazz Bassist. A talented jazz bassist who often performs at the club. Obsessed with all things jazz. * Brett Burgess, Waiter. A relatively new employee at The Cat's Meow Jazz Club. Has hopes of one day making it big in Broadway. *Regan Richards, Waiter. A relatively new employee at The Cat's Meow Jazz Club. Also has hopes of one day making it big on Broadway. *Alex Preston, Actor. Was once on track to stardom, but alcohol got the better of him/her. |
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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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.
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