Boonesborough 250th Anniversary
June 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
The 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Fort Boonesborough
To celebrate the founding of Fort Boonesborough in 1775 there will be daily portrayals of Boonesborough “Firsts”, pioneer demonstrations, speakers, book signings with authors, period vendors, period music, pioneer and Native American camps and much more. There will be food trucks and shuttles to the Fort Replica. This event will be held along the Kentucky River near the original fort site. Admission is free for the activities at the original fort site, but regular admission charges apply to tour the working fort replica.
Boonesborough 250th Anniversary Color Guard and Flintlock Detail
Muster: 8:00 a.m.
Presentation of Colors and Flintlock Salute: 9:00 a.m.
Explanation about the SAR and our Historical Flags: 9:15-11:00 a.m.
Welcome Boone’s Axemen: 11:00 a.m.
Fort Boonesborough, 4375 Boonesboro Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
18th Century Civilian Dress Suggested but not required, Continental Line is acceptable.
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