The Daniel Boone Home offers tours and hands on programs for students of all ages.

K-12 Hands On Programs These programs provide teachers and students with hands-on activities that teach a variety of subjects including: Science, Math, Social Studies, and Geography. Each program lasts for approximately 20 minutes and teachers are free to pick and choose which programs fit best. The level of participation is based on the goals and requirements of the teacher and the age of the participants. All activities can be correlated to MAP. For more information or to schedule your program, please contact Eliza Hellmich at 636-798-2005 or email . Math Stepping out How big is an acre? Determine the length of ones pace. How big is an acre? Using a chain and compass to lay out an acre What's an arpent? Compare a French arpent to the English acre How tall is that tree? Estimate the height of a tree. How wide is that river? Estimate the width of a river. Wagon Wheel Understanding diameter and circumference Science Ashes and Lard Learn the chemistry of soap making Black Powder, White Smoke Black powder muzzleloader shooting demonstration Social Studies Rail Splitting Use a handmade tools to split fence rails Roof Shingles Riving cedar shingles with a froe Frontier Games Crows and Cranes, hoop rolling, and others Multiple Subjects A cord of wood What can you get from a cord of wood? (Math, Science) The Village Blacksmith Observe iron being heated, pounded, and cooled (Science, Art) Why here? Why settlers picked this spot and what the land was like Direction Finding Be Able to determine direction during the day and night. (Science, Geography) Sketch Journaling Make a quill pen and ink and learn simple techniques (Language Arts, Art)

School Group Tour The Boone Home offers a specialized 90 minute tour of the Boone Home and three buildings from the Boonesfield Village. The tour focuses on the Boone family history and life on the frontier. There are picnic tables available for lunches. All tours begin with a 15 minute video on the life of Daniel Boone. Admission Pricing: 90 minute tour: $5.00 per person Hands on tour: $7.50 per person * Hands on tour is approximately 2 hours in length To Reserve Your Tour Today: To reserve your tour today, fill out the online reservation form, download the reservation form, or call our office. For large groups, please allow two weeks of advanced notice. We recommend that you have several dates in mind. For questions or to reserve, please call 636-798-2005 or email Eliza Hellmich at . Reservation Form– Click here to download