Track the ax as our hikers make their way along Boone Trace

Madison County, Ky

 🚶‍♂️ Boone Trace 250 – Day 45 (June 6)
📍 Start: Union City, KY
🏁 End: Redhouse, KY
📏 Distance: 5.5 miles | 🕗 Start Time: 11:00 AM

Today’s trek takes us from Union City to the historic community of Redhouse, following the natural ridges and quiet backroads that mirror the original Boone Trace. As we continue along Otter Creek and through the rolling Bluegrass hills, we draw closer to Fort Boonesborough—and the culmination of this 250-mile commemorative journey.

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🏞️ Historic Highlight:

📍 Red House (Redhouse, KY) – Built in 1810, this privately owned brick home stands as a testament to Kentucky’s early frontier life. Once a stagecoach stop between Richmond and Fort Boonesborough, the house welcomed generations of travelers—many tracing the same path carved by Daniel Boone and his party in 1775.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Redhouse House is one of Madison County’s oldest surviving structures and an enduring piece of Kentucky’s transportation and settlement history. It marks the endpoint of today’s segment of the Boone Trace 250th Commemorative Relay. Tomorrow, the journey continues to the banks of the Kentucky River and the grounds of Fort Boonesborough.

🔗 Track the Ax Live: https://bit.ly/BooneTrace250AxTracker

👋 Come out and cheer us on as the Boone Trace 250 passes through your community! Whether you’re waving from your porch or joining us on the trail, you’re helping to keep Kentucky’s pioneering spirit alive.
📸 Don’t forget to tag your photos and stories with #BooneTrace250—because when we share our stories, we bring history to life.

📅 Fort Boonesborough 250th Anniversary Celebration – June 7 & 8

If visiting Fort Boonesborough on June 7th isn’t on your calendar yet—put it there! This two-day celebration honors 250 years since the settling of Kentucky with living history demonstrations, pioneer crafts, music, storytelling, guided tours of the fort, and reenactments of frontier life. You’ll experience firsthand the courage and spirit of the early settlers who made this land their home.

The festival offers activities for all ages—whether you’re a history buff, a family looking for a fun outing, or someone who simply loves the outdoors and great stories. The hikers will arrive Saturday at noon for a special arrival ceremony, marking the end of the Boone Trace 250 relay and reflecting on the past 250 years of Kentucky’s heritage.

More info here 👉 Fort Boonesborough 250 Celebration

As our hikers make their way through your communities, we invite you to come out and greet history in motion. A wave or a cheer might just be the boost a traveler needs—and you’ll be part of a living legacy.

📸 Share your photos, cheers, and stories with us using #BooneTrace250—because together, we’re not just remembering the past… we’re walking it.