A Revolutionary Children's Day
Join us 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 eighteenth century, hands-on activities such as textile processing, candle dipping, quill pen writing, butter making, tinsmithing, and more! And, 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 eighteenth 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.
We are 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: Adults $10.00, Seniors (65+) $8.00, Youth (6-17) $5.00. Children 5 and under and DBHA members are free. Please no pets (except service animals) and no smoking. Visit our website or Facebook page more information – www.thedanielboonehomestead.org and Daniel Boone Homestead on Facebook. The event is funded and presented by The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.
