Fort Boonesborough

Posted by Cindy on June 26, 2009

Don’t ever call me completely punctual. We studied early pioneers and settlers of Kentucky at the beginning of last school year. A trip to Fort Boonesborough – the first pioneer settlement in KY – was planned then, but we never made it. My children never fear, though – eventually I tend to fulfill my promises.

You can learn more about Fort Boonesborough at:

Kentucky State Parks

Fort Boonesborough Living History

Fort Boonesborough Foundation

We had a great time touring the fort, watching an action-packed film, visiting with reinactors and taking a walk down to the beach located on the KY River. Field trips are worth their weight in gold!

Outside the fort

Inside the fort

Learning to start a fire

Caleb’s favorite part – the jail

Visiting with Daniel Boone to get our land deed

A view of the beach

Tags: field trip, fort, History, homeschool, Kentucky, Pioneers

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Patti

I love field trips like this. I am a history buff, but not the kind that studies battles and such. I like to find out how people lived without all the modern conveniences that we take for granted today. It looks like you had an awesome day.

June 26 2009

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