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18th Century Trade Fair - 5/23/2009 to 5/24/2009
Boonesborough quickly became an important location to gather for defense and trade for necessary goods.
Visit a social, political, and business gathering of merchants, traders, artisans, Native Americans, militia members, beggars, longhunters, scouts, and other frontier characters. Listen to period music, visit camps and shop for 18th century goods as you compare life today to life 225 years ago. See a weekend of 18th century history come to life! This event is free with a paid admission to the Fort. The event is 9am -5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday, 9am-2pm Monday.
Women on the Frontier - 6/6/2009 to 6/7/2009
Women on the Frontier. The life experiences of frontier women will be presented during this two-day interpretive and interactive program. Included will be ongoing demonstrations of daily life skills and the many tasks done by women on the frontier. Rebecca Boone is reported to have been a weaver of excellent linen cloth. There will be discussions and documented events of the frontier in which women were the main participants, and characterizations of individuals who experienced some of these dramatic events. The event is from 9 am-5:30 pm each day and is free with a paid admission to the Fort.
Living History - Military/Militia Muster - 7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
Daniel Boone was a militia leader, helping others to defend against numerous attacks on the frontier.
Our regular monthly Living History Weekend for July includes special participation by members of Keller’s and Logan’s Companies of the Illinois Regiment. See and visit the encampment of these groups and settlers as well. Watch as the units drill and practice the martial skills of the frontier. Join up as a new recruit from the visiting public and participate in musket drill and marching. Hear and see the story of the defense of the frontier. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort.
The 1778 Siege of Boonesborough - 9/26/2009 to 9/27/2009
Daniel Boone led the settlers in the defense of Fort Boonesborough during this 1778 “Great Siege”.
Saturday and Sunday, Battle reenactment 2 pm each day. Special “Night Battle” at dusk on Saturday evening. Come early and spend the day learning about 18th century life in Kentucky. See a Living History reenactment including Militia and settler’s camps, 18th century cannon firing demonstrations, Native American village, merchants, traders, food, and more. Visit the 18th Century Store and Gift Shop. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort.
Hammer-in 10/03/2009 to 10/04/2009
Members of Boone’s family for generations were blacksmiths and gunsmiths as well, working iron in many ways.
A collection of reproduced items of the “Mastermyr Find” is scheduled to be on display at the fort this weekend. The original collection is on display in the Museum of National Antiquities in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a Viking Age Find of blacksmithing tools dated to around 1,000 AD. Come see and learn about an ancient craft kept alive even to this day! Join a group of Blacksmiths, including Randy Wolfe and son, George, of Bethel Forge. As they demonstrate projects and techniques, trade ideas and information, swap tall tales of the forge, and offer hand forged items for sale. Blacksmiths are also invited to bring along their portable forges, start up a fire, and join in! Find out the answers to your questions, and maybe even try your hand at a simple forging project. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort.
Daniel Boones 275th Birthday Celebration – October 17-18, 2009This weekend event wraps up the season long celebration of Boone’s Birthday. There will be a full schedule of Kentucky Humanities Council Chautauqua presentations both days by Scott New portraying Daniel Boone. We will have book signings and presentations by Boone authors Meredith Mason Brown on Saturday, and Neal O. Hammon on Sunday, and presentations each day by Michael Fields as Chief Blackfish, discussing the relationship of Boone and Blackfish. All of these activities are in addition to 18th century encampments, traders and merchants, Native Americans, and on-going interpretation and demonstrations of 18th century life on the Kentucky Frontier. The 18th Century Transylvania Store, Museum Store, and Fort Museum will all be open throughout the weekend. No additional charge for any of the above - all free with regular fort admission ! Click Here for more about this event weekend.
A Kentucky Woodsman’s Weekend - 11/07/2009 to 11/08/2009
A weekend learning seminar for re-enactors, teachers, historians, and others interested in learning more about the life and times of the Kentucky frontier. Presentations cover a number of topics related to the material culture, skills, and processes used by woodsmen and others to survive on the frontier. There is a $50 fee for the seminar. Pre-registration is required due to limited participation. More information and a schedule will be available by emailing at ftboone@bellsouth.net .
Winter Trade Days at the Fort - 11/28/2009 to 11/29/2009
Come to the fort to find goods you may need, just as Daniel Boone and his family did, along with other early settlers.
18th Century merchants and traders in period clothing set up shops in the buildings of the fort. All items for sale are typical of things available in the 18th century. Fort opens at 9am each day. This is a great opportunity to do your 18th century Holiday gift shopping! There is no admission charge for this event.
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