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 am to carry the ceremonial axe down to the natural bridge at The Cedars Natural Area Preserve for a day of history and natural resources. […]
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 of the nation’s best living historians. Shop amongst period blanket traders, vendors, and merchants. Enjoy a multitude of lectures and seminars on a variety of […]
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 the ‘Sign up to Hike’ button at boonetrace250.com/
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 Boone and 30 frontiersmen marking a trail and establishing the settlement of Boonesborough for the newly formed Transylvania Land Company. Follow the Boone Trace Commemorative […]
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 PM—come meet the hikers and show your support as they retrace the footsteps of early pioneers. At 4 PM, hikers will set off on a […]
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 at the intersection with Warrior’s Path Road As the Boone Trace 250 Commemorative Relay Hike continues retracing the storied footsteps of Daniel Boone, the community […]
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 […]
