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 in the largest private land purchase in American history. Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of this significant part of the Sycamore Shoals story.
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 Kentucky. This special relay hike will follow Boone Trace, retracing the footsteps of pioneers who shaped America’s western frontier. This event is part of the […]
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 26th, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, attendees will gather to witness the preparations involved in Boone’s trailblazing from Kingsport, TN to Fort Boonesborough, KY. This event, […]
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 […]
