Each year the Homestead celebrates the arrival of fall with an exciting living history event! This year’s event features horse-drawn wagon rides and a variety of eighteenth century demonstrations, trades, and hands-on activities. These include quill pen writing, candle dipping, blacksmithing, leatherworking, hearth cooking, sawmill operation, and much more. This will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the Boone House, volunteers will be cooking a hearty meal over the hearth, while Bob Mouland treats guests to colonial music in the parlor. Throughout the historic area, visitors can learn about the detailed work of leatherworking, the hot trade of blacksmithing, and the skillful work of a gun builder. At the Bertolet Log House, visitors can enjoy hearth cooking and baking demonstrations as well as a tour of the cabin. Volunteers will also demonstrate textile processing and coopering near the Homestead Barn. Visitors can enjoy a scenic horse-drawn wagon ride through the historic area and watch the Bertolet Sawmill in action during a morning and afternoon demonstration. There will be interpretive presentations throughout the day, including Native American Darius Puff and Rich Pawling from History Alive!
Children and adults will be able to participate in various hands-on activities including candle dipping, quill pen writing, and eighteenth century toys and games. There will also be a fun, fall craft for children to work on. In the Wayside Lodge, the Amity Colonial Dancers will showcase various colonial and early American dances, and visitors will get the chance to learn some steps.
Admission: Adult (16-64) $8.00, Senior (65+) $6.00, Youth (5-15) $5.00. FDBH members free. Please no pets and no smoking. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, please call 610-582-4900 or visit our website at <www.danielboonehomestead.org>. The event is sponsored and run by the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead.