In March of 1775, Judge Richard Henderson and members of the Transylvania Land Company met with principal leaders of the Cherokee to negotiate the Treaty of Sycamore Shoals which resulted […]
Join us as we begin the Boone Trace 250 Commemorative Relay Hike, a landmark event celebrating the 250th anniversary of Daniel Boone’s historic 1775 journey blazing the first road into […]
Join the celebration of historic exploration at the Blockhouse in Natural Tunnel State Park, where you can experience a reenactment of Daniel Boone’s notable journey “Into the Wilderness.” On April […]
Join us for a historic stop at the natural bridge on Day 11 of the Boone Trace 250 Commemorative Relay Hike. We will meet at the Jonesville Courthouse at 9 […]
A multi-day, ongoing living history event, allows you to experience the western frontier like never before. Witness Joseph Martin’s station, and adjoining Native American town, come to life with hundreds […]
Stop by the National Park Visitor Center and learn more about the history that took place. Do you want to lace up your shoes and join the hike? Click on […]
Pass through the Gap to a land of an “unbridled spirit”‘ and beauty. As the host city for the State of Kentucky, join Middlesboro, in the 250th Celebration of Daniel […]
Join us in Pineville as we roll out the welcome mat for the Boone Trace hikers! The celebration kicks off with a reception at the historic Bell Theater at 3 […]
Boone Trace 250 Commemorative Relay Hike – Flat Lick Gathering📍 Warrior’s Path Park, Flat Lick, KY🗓️ Thursday, May 15 (Day 23)🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM📌 Located on Evergreen Road […]
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 […]
📍 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 […]
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 […]
