Yellow River Echoes – Life at a Fur Trade Post
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park 8500 County Road U, Danbury, Wisconsin 54830
A Living History Fur Trade Experience: Yellow River Echoes re-enacts the life of fur traders and their Ojibwe neighbors known to have been active during the North West and XY Company's residence here during the years of 1802-1805. Learn:
- What really happened at Forts Folle Avoine from 1802-1805?
- Why did two competing fur trade companies build posts on the same site?
- Why did the traders suddenly disappear from the site?
Experience life in the Fur Posts of Forts Folle Avoine in a “working fur post” atmosphere in and around the North West and XY Company posts. Visit an Ojibwe village, and observe the campsites of re-enactors as they prepare food, participate in fur-trade era games, and demonstrate skills.
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, June 19, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at a reasonable cost. Enjoy wild rice pancakes, sausage, eggs and beverages.