Forts Folle Avoine
8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830
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715-349-8989
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Visitor Center

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The 5,800 square foot Visitors Center has a history of its own.  It was originally a fine resort called Snowbank Lodge located on Snowbank Lake, 22 miles east of Ely, Minnesota.  When the federal government created the Boundary Waters Wilderness, this building had to be removed.  The Wisconsin DNR purchased the building and donated it to the Burnett County Historical Society for use at Forts Folle Avoine.  Volunteers dismantled the entire building, including a large stone fireplace, and reassembled it at its current location.  

Schedule

Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend
Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm

September
Saturday 
10am - 4pm

October-call for hours

December and March-April

closed


Closed January and February
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Great Room

The Great Room is used for multiple events throughout the year, and can be rented for your special events. If you are interested in renting the Great Room Click Here
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"Something for everyone"

   

Gift Shop

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Fur Trade: Flint and steel strikers, fire starting kits, clay pipes, trade silver, tobacco boxes, powder horns, tea, sashes and garters, clothing, leather pouches, ostrich plumes, books.
Native American: Wild Rice (locally harvested), Birch bark baskets, dream catchers, jingle cones, beadwork (necklaces, earrings), smudge sticks, quillwork
Northwoods theme: Note cards, stuffed animals, key chains, pottery, photographs, books.
Books: Fur Trade, Native American, Wisconsin, Logging, Lake Superior, Local  History,  Animals, Wildflowers, Trees, Butterflies,  Dragonflies, Mosquitoes, Mushrooms, and more. 

Admission

Exhibits

 Exhibits are included in General Admission
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There are multiple exhibits throughout the Visitor Center, both Native American and Fur Trade, that represent the life and times of the 1802 -1805 period.
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The museum contains a variety of archaeological artifacts uncovered during  the excavation of the original fur trade site. On display are items from both the North West and XY Companies that offer visitors a vivid portrayal of fur-trade life along the Yellow River, over two hundred years ago.


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Our Mission:
The Burnett County Historical Society provides educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving, and teaching the history of Burnett County, Wisconsin
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is on the National Register of Historic Places. Travel Green Wisconsin recognizes tourism related businesses that are reducing their environmental impact through operational and other improvements.  BCHS is a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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