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 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 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 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/
