The Burnett County Historical Society at Forts Folle Avoine - BCHS
The Burnett County Historical Society is a non-stock, non profit corporation organized under Chapter 181 and section 44.03 of the Wisconsin Statutes with 501-C-3 status. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the membership according to the By-Laws of the organization. BCHS was founded in 1945 and incorporated in the early 1979. In 1988 the Society assumed management of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.
Our Vision:
We envision a public that is aware of, excited by and values the diverse history of Burnett County
Our Mission:
BCHS at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park provides educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving, and teaching the history of Burnett County
In support of our mission BCHS:
Current goals of the Burnett County Historical Society include:
Our Vision:
We envision a public that is aware of, excited by and values the diverse history of Burnett County
Our Mission:
BCHS at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park provides educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving, and teaching the history of Burnett County
In support of our mission BCHS:
- Conducts Living History tours to Historic Fur Trade Posts and Ojibwe Indian Village
- Provides educational programs for schools
- Organizes Fur Trade and Native American Displays
- Creates Exhibits that Interpret Burnett County History
- Operates a History Research Library
- Stores historical records and artifacts from Burnett County
Current goals of the Burnett County Historical Society include:
- Facilitate/enhance/expand educational opportunities related to the history of Burnett County and the Fur Trade era
- Develop and maintain key partnerships
- Establish and maintain financial stability to support our mission
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Travel Green Wisconsin is a voluntary program formed by the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative in partnership with the State of Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Travel Green Website
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park has been designated by Travel Green Wisconsin as the first Historical Park to receive certification. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Travel Green Wisconsin recognizes tourism related businesses that are reducing their environmental impact through operational and other improvements.
To achieve Travel Green certification, businesses need to meet several goals, including demonstrating how they encourage staff and vendors to be environmentally aware, and how they reduce their solid waste generation and energy consumption. An independent third party, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative (WEI) certifies Travel Green applicants.
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park scored 62 points on 9 different areas, even though only 30 points were required to receive certification. Highlights of the ways in which The Forts is environmentally responsible include: buildings designed to incorporate thermal mass to save on heating and cooling; yard waste and grass clippings recycling by composting; and staff and volunteers who seek to preserve the natural shoreline of the Yellow River. The business operations at Forts Folle Avoine support the local community by selling local crafts, promoting local businesses, and participating in community activities.
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park has been designated by Travel Green Wisconsin as the first Historical Park to receive certification. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Travel Green Wisconsin recognizes tourism related businesses that are reducing their environmental impact through operational and other improvements.
To achieve Travel Green certification, businesses need to meet several goals, including demonstrating how they encourage staff and vendors to be environmentally aware, and how they reduce their solid waste generation and energy consumption. An independent third party, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative (WEI) certifies Travel Green applicants.
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park scored 62 points on 9 different areas, even though only 30 points were required to receive certification. Highlights of the ways in which The Forts is environmentally responsible include: buildings designed to incorporate thermal mass to save on heating and cooling; yard waste and grass clippings recycling by composting; and staff and volunteers who seek to preserve the natural shoreline of the Yellow River. The business operations at Forts Folle Avoine support the local community by selling local crafts, promoting local businesses, and participating in community activities.
