Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village offers guided tours daily. Closed on New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Group tours are available by reservation. For information or to book a tour call 636-798-2005
2009 Schedule of Events
May 16-17: Election Day, 1856
Missouri was becoming a state divided long before the shots were fired on Fort Sumter that led to the declaration of war. The election of 1856 was highly contested and the appearance of a new party calling themselves Republicans added to the debates and furor. Citizens will argue, vote, and try to get on with their daily lives on Election Day. This even will focus on the issues that ultimately led to the American Civil War.
May 30: Spring Planting Day
It’s Spring and as the season is welcomed in, cabins get cleaned, gardens are planted, and Boonesfield residents “turn out” after the cold winter hibernation as they did in the early 1800s. This is a chance for folks to get together, enjoy one another’s company and make a little music.
July 11: Town Ball
Come witness and play the game that many consider the stepping stone to the great American sport of baseball. Town ball is similar to the British game called rounders which dates back to the early 1800s. Watch reenactors play the game that includes four corners in a square shaped field.
August 29: Mist Covered Mountains: Scotland and Her Music
Come enjoy of night of Scottish music in the Chapel at the Daniel Boone Home. This mini-Chautauqua will play examples of traditional Scottish music and their American frontier descendants. There will also be discussion about the music and how pipes influenced vocals and fiddle music. This mini-Chautauqua will be from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Admission Price: $10.00 Adults $5.00 Children (Ages 4-11)
September 19-20: Pioneer Days
Come on out and enjoy a pre-1840s folkways festival and living history encampment. Artisans, music, and a historic encampment make this a glorious day in the beautiful Femme Osage Valley. Step into the past to experience life on the early Missouri frontier and learn about the Boone legacy.
October 3-4: Occupation! A Community at War
The year is 1861 and shots have been fired on Fort Sumter. The nation is now at war. America’s army was small and the call went out to all communities for volunteers to take up arms. In Missouri, the question of supporting the Union, or the newly formed Confederacy, was not as easily answered as in other areas of the country. From the first shot, this conflict spilled over into the lives of everyone. Citizens of this quiet community first come to terms with having Union soldiers occupy their village. Visitors will have the chance to speak with men and women making difficult decisions and fearing the worst, yet having to go on with the daily activities needed for maintaining and sustaining life.
October 24: Halloween: Spirits of the Past
Halloween has always been a favorite for children of all ages. Storytellers populate Boonesfield Village and share tales of ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and all of those unexplained things that go bump in the night. This event is designed as a kids-friendly program but does offer true stories of experiences that are hard to explain.
November 21, 2009: Turkey Shoot -- Cancelled --
Join the Daniel Boone Home for its first ever pre-1840's Black Powder Rifle Turkey Shoot.
December 4-5 and 11-12: Annual Candlelight Tour
Usher in the holiday season with a visit to the Daniel Boone Home & Boonesfield Village. More than a dozen buildings are decorated in 19th century fashion and are illuminated with thousands of candles, lanterns, bonfires and starlight. Period music will echo through the valley offering a simpler, more delightful holiday experience.
2009 Schedule of Events
May 16-17: Election Day, 1856
Missouri was becoming a state divided long before the shots were fired on Fort Sumter that led to the declaration of war. The election of 1856 was highly contested and the appearance of a new party calling themselves Republicans added to the debates and furor. Citizens will argue, vote, and try to get on with their daily lives on Election Day. This even will focus on the issues that ultimately led to the American Civil War.
May 30: Spring Planting Day
It’s Spring and as the season is welcomed in, cabins get cleaned, gardens are planted, and Boonesfield residents “turn out” after the cold winter hibernation as they did in the early 1800s. This is a chance for folks to get together, enjoy one another’s company and make a little music.
July 11: Town Ball
Come witness and play the game that many consider the stepping stone to the great American sport of baseball. Town ball is similar to the British game called rounders which dates back to the early 1800s. Watch reenactors play the game that includes four corners in a square shaped field.
August 29: Mist Covered Mountains: Scotland and Her Music
Come enjoy of night of Scottish music in the Chapel at the Daniel Boone Home. This mini-Chautauqua will play examples of traditional Scottish music and their American frontier descendants. There will also be discussion about the music and how pipes influenced vocals and fiddle music. This mini-Chautauqua will be from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Admission Price: $10.00 Adults $5.00 Children (Ages 4-11)
September 19-20: Pioneer Days
Come on out and enjoy a pre-1840s folkways festival and living history encampment. Artisans, music, and a historic encampment make this a glorious day in the beautiful Femme Osage Valley. Step into the past to experience life on the early Missouri frontier and learn about the Boone legacy.
October 3-4: Occupation! A Community at War
The year is 1861 and shots have been fired on Fort Sumter. The nation is now at war. America’s army was small and the call went out to all communities for volunteers to take up arms. In Missouri, the question of supporting the Union, or the newly formed Confederacy, was not as easily answered as in other areas of the country. From the first shot, this conflict spilled over into the lives of everyone. Citizens of this quiet community first come to terms with having Union soldiers occupy their village. Visitors will have the chance to speak with men and women making difficult decisions and fearing the worst, yet having to go on with the daily activities needed for maintaining and sustaining life.
October 24: Halloween: Spirits of the Past
Halloween has always been a favorite for children of all ages. Storytellers populate Boonesfield Village and share tales of ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and all of those unexplained things that go bump in the night. This event is designed as a kids-friendly program but does offer true stories of experiences that are hard to explain.
November 21, 2009: Turkey Shoot -- Cancelled --
Join the Daniel Boone Home for its first ever pre-1840's Black Powder Rifle Turkey Shoot.
December 4-5 and 11-12: Annual Candlelight Tour
Usher in the holiday season with a visit to the Daniel Boone Home & Boonesfield Village. More than a dozen buildings are decorated in 19th century fashion and are illuminated with thousands of candles, lanterns, bonfires and starlight. Period music will echo through the valley offering a simpler, more delightful holiday experience.
For information call 636-798-2005.
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