The 80-acre park,
a National Register of Historic Places Site, is operated by the
Burnett County Historical Society with support from the membership
and Burnett County.
The Yellow River
trading posts were re-discovered in 1969 by Harris and Francis
Palmer and Gene and Lafayette Connor. Information in the journal
of George Nelson, the XY Company clerk, eventually led researchers
to the site.
The site is unique
for several reasons: the exact site of the wintering posts was
found, the posts were undisturbed for nearly 200 years giving
archeologist a pure site to investigate and, that the two competing
companies were in the same location.
The Wisconsin State
Historical Society conducted archeological studies during the
1970’s and 1980’s. The charred remains provided the
evidence needed to reconstruct the wintering posts exactly as
they were over 200 years ago.
OUR MISSION
The Burnett County Historical Society at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park provides educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving and teaching the history of Burnett County.
THE PARK
INCLUDES:
• 5,000 sq. ft. Log
Visitor Center
• Museum & Gift Shop
• Palmer House Research Library
• Outdoor Amphitheater
• 1887 Karlsborg Schoolhouse
• Summer Hiking Trails
• Scenic Cross-Country Ski Trails
