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About Burnett County Historical Society
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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:
The Burnett County Historical Society 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:
The Burnett County Historical Society 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
Burnett County Historical Society - Memberships
Your membership helps support not only the reconstructed fur-trade era's Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, but also the Harris Palmer Research Library, the Karlsborg School, Logging Museum, Blacksmith Shop, Exhibits, and much more.
General & Family Memberships
Members receive Unlimited General Admission which includes Tours and the Rendezvous Event. Members also received the newsletter 3 times each year, free or reduced admission to many of our special events and programs, and the knowledge that you are supporting a great cause! Memberships are Tax Deductible to the extent allowable by Law.
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Individual - $30.00
Seniors(65+)/College Student/Military(active or veterans) $25.00
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Couples and Family - $60.00
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Members receive Unlimited General Admission which includes Tours and the Rendezvous Event. Memberships are Tax Deductible to the extent allowable by Law.
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Lifetime - $1500.00
Voyageur - $250.00
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Fur Trade Partner - $500.00-$1500.00
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Download the Application/Renewal form. Fill in all of the appropriate fields and mail it to us using the address on the form.
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