The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates will host an immersive, living history event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n
Held from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, the event at the Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township features Colonial and early-American demonstrations, trades, and activities.<\/p>\n
Meet General George Washington and learn about life on and off the battlefield while visiting a military encampment and engaging with reenactors. Listen to the Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps during the afternoon and then hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Live music on the lawn with the Haycreek Valley Goldband will close out the evening as we celebrate America\u2019s 250th.<\/p>\n
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Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township will host a living history event June 27 that features colonial and early American demonstrations, trades, and activities to celebrate the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Boone Homestead Associates)<\/p>\n
Enjoy a tour through the Boone House and an open-hearth cooking demonstration. Throughout the historic area, visitors can learn about the intricate work of a leatherworker, the detailed work of a gunsmith, and the skillful work of a blacksmith and how these important artisans contributed to the war efforts. Plus, visit the American Indian display to learn about the role these indigenous people played in America\u2019s fight for independence.<\/p>\n
At the Bertolet Log House, visitors will hear from living history interpreters about the colonial militia and Dragoons and can participate in a muster activity using wooden dummy guns and swords. Then, make your way to the Revolutionary War medical hospital and surgeon display in the Wayside Lodge to view period medical instruments and learn about medical practices during the war.<\/p>\n
In addition to demonstrations and trades, there will be a variety of 18th-century hands-on activities for children and adults, including quill pen writing and colonial toys and games.<\/p>\n
On exhibit will be one of Warwick Furnace\u2019s American Revolution cannons, courtesy of the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve and French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. In 2022, this 4,500-pound cannon, along with three others, was discovered under 30 inches of earth at Warwick Furnace, where it had remained for 246 years.<\/p>\n
Admission is for adults $15, seniors (65+) $12, youth (6-17) $5.\u00a0 Children aged 5 and younger and DBHA members are free. No pets (except service animals) and no smoking.<\/p>\n
The event is presented and funded by The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, who would like to thank the following for their support of A Colonial 250th Anniversary Celebration: America250Pa-Berks County, The Highlands of Wyomissing, and Longview Financial Consulting-Bob Wert.<\/p>\n
The Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersman, born in 1734. The Boone House, constructed in three stages throughout the 18th century, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the period and situated on 579 acres of rolling countryside. The Homestead is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and daily historic operations are run by the nonprofit organization Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.<\/p>\n