FORT BOONESBOROUGH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Contact for all Fort events – Bill Farmer – Living History Coordinator
Ft. Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesborough Rd.
Richmond, KY 40475
859-527-3131 ext 216 / ftboone@bellsouth.net

FORT BOONESBOROUGH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2010

Contact for all Fort events – Bill Farmer – Living History Coordinator
Ft. Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesborough Rd.
Richmond, KY 40475
859-527-3131 ext 216 / ftboone@bellsouth.net

Fire Side Chats - 2/6/2010, 2/13/2010, 2/20/2010, 2/27/2010
Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will be holding a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history each Saturday evening in February. There will be a “Taste of Frontier Fare” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the block house. Tickets are $15 for adults or $25 for a couple. Children 12 and under are $5 each. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations or information, call 859-527-3131 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email: ftboone@bellsouth.net . All proceeds benefit the Fort Boonesborough Foundation. Fort Boonesborough is located near Richmond. From I-75, take exit 95 to KY 627. On I-64, take exit 94 to KY 627. Click Here for the speakers for this February event.

18th Century Trade Fair - 5/29/2010 to 5/30/2010
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 - 6/12/2010 to 6/13/2010
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 - 7/24/2010 to 7/25/2010
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 - 9/25/2010 to 9/26/2010
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 10/02/2010 to 10/03/2010
TBA
 

A Kentucky Woodsman’s Weekend - 11/06/2010 to 11/07/2010
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 - 11/27/2010 to 11/28/2010
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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Fort Boonesborough drawing used with permission of the artist, Robert A. Powell