From Daniel Boone Homestead
Come and experience colonial life at Daniel Boone Homestead with interactive learning and exploration with A Revolutionary Children’s Day on Sunday, May 3, from noon to 4 p.m.
Join Daniel Boone Homestead for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on activities and demonstrations for children and their families. Children will have the opportunity to learn about Daniel Boone’s exciting childhood in the Oley Valley and participate in various 18th century hands-on activities such as textile processing, candle dipping, quill pen writing, butter making, tinsmithing, and more! In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, young visitors can pick up Washington’s Orders to guide them through Revolutionary War activities, ending with a visit with General Washington.
Children will learn about Daniel’s mother, Sarah Boone, and her famous butter and cheese as they explore the spring cellar and smokehouse. Volunteers will talk about food preservation, and children will have a chance to help make butter. Throughout the afternoon, volunteers will teach children how to write with a quill pen and dip candles as they learn about handwriting, schooling, and lighting in the 18th century. Of course, a youngster’s time wasn’t all work — children will have a chance to play colonial games and enjoy old-fashioned toys. Young visitors and their families can enjoy tours through the Boone House and the Bertolet Log House during the afternoon as well. And don’t miss a chance to learn about Daniel’s father, Squire Boone, and his job as a colonial weaver. Stop by the Homestead barn to learn about textile processing.
Daniel Boone Homestead is excited to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a new, fun activity for children and their families. With their Orders in hand, children can make their way to join the local militia, where they will learn and practice muster drills with wooden dummy guns. Then, visit the local gunsmith and learn about the Continental Army and the long rifle. Finally, children can try sitting in a soldier’s saddle as they practice their swordsmanship skills. Once your Orders are complete, visit General Washington at his Headquarters inside the Boone House and receive a special letter marking your achievement.
Admission for adults is $10.00, seniors (65+) is $8.00, youth (6-17) is $5.00, and children 5 and under and DBHA members is free. Please no pets (except service animals) and no smoking. Visit the Daniel Boone Homestead website or Facebook page (@Daniel Boone Homestead) for more information. The event is funded and presented by The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.
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 Daniel Boone Homestead is located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, one mile north of Route 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and daily historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, a local, nonprofit organization. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, please contact the Daniel Boone Homestead at 610-582-4900.
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