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Fort Boonesborough
Mandatory Event Guidelines
Thank You for participating in events here at the fort! As we all know, any site is just a collection of buildings and “stuff” without people to bring it to life. Your presence during events adds more life and realism to our regular interpretive programming. We hope that you will enjoy your time here with us, and we invite your suggestions and comments. Nobody knows what works best for historical reenacting better than those of you who invest the time and money, and do the required research to make it happen accurately.
Yes, we put on events to draw people to Kentucky’s Parks and Historic Sites. Yes, we like to see good numbers of people coming through the front gate. We also want to provide a place, an activity, and an opportunity for those who want to share their knowledge of history, learn more from each other, and present an accurate Living History interpretation.
Our Thanks to each and every one of you for your continued support of our event programming!
1. - 18th Century Events - Time period is 1760-1790. Items not of this period should not be here, should not be sold here, used here, or seen here. Clothing of the period should be worn at all times. This includes children. You may be asked to change your clothes if necessary. Breechcloths are to be worn authentically. No suspenders, modern jewelry, wristwatches, cigarettes, or cigars. Period correct eyewear is strongly suggested. Modern prescription eyewear “may be” accepted - please ask/explain your individual situation. Camps/Stores should be correct to the period, with non-period items concealed at all times. All tents/shelters and furnishings must be of the 1760-1790- period. Slat chairs and other “rendezvous furniture” items are not permitted. If in doubt, please ask. All goods for sale or trade are to be appropriate to the period. No modern price tags, shrink-wrap, etc. Appropriate tax is the responsibility of the seller. Your inventory will be juried for compliance. If you have questionable items, please be prepared to show documentation of these items.
2. - No admission charge for day visitors in period correct clothing (1760-1790). Check in at ticket office. There are no “camp fees” for participants, however, merchants, blanket traders, and any participant selling items during events must pay a nominal fee per state requirements. All participants must be registered/signed in to take part in events. If you are registering to participate for the first time, please submit photos of yourself and others in your group in 18th century attire, and photos of your camp/store, trade blanket, and equipment. Registration may be on-line, regular mail, e-mail, or at the fort office. You must be registered to be eligible for our Re-enactor Appreciation Program. Please fill out all information completely.
3. - We are open to the public on a daily basis: 9am-5:30pm. Your considerate interaction with our program and the visiting public is greatly appreciated.
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