Commemorate our Nation’s birthday at the Daniel Boone Homestead’s Independence Day event.
Learn about the different kinds of troops who fought for America’s freedom during the Revolutionary War including the militia, Continentals, and Riflemen. Guided Boone House tours will be offered regularly throughout the day, as well as blacksmithing and gun building demonstrations. There will also be plenty of activities for children, including a militia muster activity, colonial toys and games, and crafts.
Youngsters will get a chance to be “recruited” into the local militia as officers drum up for volunteers to fight the British. The new “recruits” will be taken through authentic eighteenth century military drills and marches with wooden dummy guns. Our volunteer blacksmith will be in his shop making iron work used in the military and on the home front. Visitors can also observe our town’s gunsmith hard at work producing the arms necessary for the American Revolution and take a tour of the Bertolet Log House.
Admission for the Independence Day Program is $6.00 for adults (16+) and $4.00 for children (4-15). We ask that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home and refrain from smoking in the historic area. Pulled pork sandwiches will be available for purchase benefitting the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children and include a sandwich, 2 sides, and a drink. This program is sponsored and run by the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead. Don’t miss this unique experience and fun for the whole family.
The Daniel Boone Homestead is located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown.
If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, please contact the Daniel Boone Homestead at 610-582-4900.
