Daniel Boone Homestead

Due to staffing issues, the Visitor Center and Boone House will be closed on Sunday, June 7th. The main gate will remain open from 9am-4pm and visitors may continue to utilize the park facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at the Homestead soon!

🇬🇧🐎🥁🇺🇸With a variety of demonstrations, displays, activities, presentations, and musical performances, visitors to the Colonial 250th Anniversary Celebration will never be at a loss for something to do. As guests stroll through the historic area, the sound of distant drums from up on the hill will call young visitors to take up arms and join the local army. The new “recruits” will join in a mustering activity as they are taken through authentic eighteenth-century military drills and marches. Then, visit a member of the 4th Continental Light Dragoons and try practicing your swordsmanship skills while sitting in a soldier’s saddle.

Not all troops during the Revolution fought on foot using muskets. Mounted soldiers, like the 4th Continental Light Dragoons, fought on horseback using swords. The Continental Army’s use of mounted troops was minimal compared to the British, due to a shortage of horses, saddlery, and money. Learn more about the different types of troops who fought during the American Revolution on June 27th and don’t miss a visit to the Bertolet Log House where young visitors can enjoy these interactive, historic activities.