Step into a defining moment of Kentucky’s frontier story as the Boone Trace 250 Relay Hike arrives in Bimble for a special midday event steeped in trailblazing history. Hosted by the Knox Historical Museum, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to visit the legendary “Fork in the Road”—a little-known site tucked away in the nearby […]
📍 Court Square, Downtown Barbourville, KY🗓️ Monday, May 19🕙 Event begins at 10:00 AM🎙️ Hosted by the Knox Historical Museum History marches into Barbourville as the Boone Trace 250 Commemorative Relay continues its journey through Kentucky’s frontier heartland! Join us Monday, May 19 at 10 AM at Court Square to welcome the hikers as they […]
Event Description: Boone Trace 250 Hike Reception at Slate Ridge Church🗓️ Date:May 21🕙 Time: 2 pm📍 Location: Slate Ridge Bible Church, 1662 Slate Ridge Rd, Lily, KY 40740 Step back in time and join us for a memorable stop along the Boone Trace 250 Commemorative Hike as we honor the legacy of Daniel Boone and […]
As the hikers arrive at Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, they’ll be welcomed with a time-honored tradition—the Passing of the Ax Ceremony. This symbolic gesture honors the legacy of those who forged paths through Kentucky’s untamed wilderness. As the ax is passed from hand to hand, it carries the spirit of connection, resilience, and a shared […]
Join us in the heart of downtown London as the Boone Trace hikers arrive in style, escorted by a police motorcade to the Laurel County Courthouse! This ceremonial pass-through celebrates both the journey and the history of the trail. The hikers will be warmly welcomed by Laurel County Judge Executive David Westerfield and a Kentucky State Senator Brandon Storm, honoring […]
Join us at the Mount Vernon History Garden (intersection of Main & Richmond Streets) to welcome Boone Trace 250 hikers to the pioneer city of Mount Vernon. Although the Boone Trace skirted Mount Vernon, it later became a part of the Wilderness Road and a gathering place for pioneers traveling to the bluegrass or westward […]
We’re rolling out a warm Rockcastle County welcome for the Boone Trace 250 hikers as they continue their journey through Kentucky! 🧃 Light refreshments will be provided for the hikers at 10:00 AM at the Hall of Fame. The gift shop will be open for visitors to browse, though please note the main museum exhibit […]
Celebrating 250 Years of Progress – Berea Municipal Utilities Building, 200 Harrison Road, Berea, KY 40403 (next to Tillie Dog Park and John Stephenson Trail). Berea College and African-American history will be discussed.
As the Boone Trace 250 journey continues toward Fort Boonesborough, hikers will make a meaningful stop at Richmond Battlefield Park, one of Kentucky’s most significant Civil War sites. Though brief, this visit offers a powerful moment of reflection on a different chapter in our nation’s journey. Sharon Graves, President of the Madison County Historical Society, […]
As Day 43 of the Boone Trace 250 comes to a close, we invite you to gather with us at one of the most historically poignant sites on Daniel Boone’s trail into Kentucky—Twetty’s Fort. 📜 Tom Black of the Madison County Historical Society will speak about the significance of Boone Trace, the 250th anniversary of […]
As the Boone Trace 250 commemorative hike continues its northward journey toward Fort Boonesborough, Day 44 brings us to Richmond, Kentucky, where we’ll pause for a refreshing midday stop and a moment of local storytelling. Join us at the Gibson Bay Golf Course Clubhouse for light refreshments and a brief historical presentation by Lori Murphy-Tatum, […]
Founding of Fort Boonesborough, 1775-2025 Conclude the celebration with a grand event honoring the settling of Kentucky. Do you want to lace up your shoes and join the hike? Click on the ‘Sign up to Hike’ button at boonetrace250.com/
