The Daniel Boone Homestead will welcome families for an afternoon of hands-on history during its upcoming “Revolutionary Children’s Day,” scheduled for Sunday, May 3, from 12 to 4 p.m.
The event is designed to give children an interactive look at colonial life in the Oley Valley, with activities inspired by the childhood of frontiersman Daniel Boone. Organizers say the program will feature demonstrations and experiences that highlight daily life in the eighteenth century.
Throughout the afternoon, children can take part in activities such as candle dipping, quill pen writing, butter making, tinsmithing, and textile processing. Volunteers will also demonstrate food preservation techniques while sharing the story of Boone’s mother, Sarah Boone, known for her butter and cheese-making.
Families will be able to explore the historic Boone House and the Bertolet Log House, while learning about Boone’s father, Squire Boone, and his work as a colonial weaver. Additional activities will include colonial-era games and toys, offering a glimpse into how children spent their free time in the 1700s.
In recognition of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the event will also feature Revolutionary War-themed activities. Young visitors will receive “Washington’s Orders,” guiding them through a series of interactive stations. Participants can practice militia drills with wooden dummy guns, learn about the Continental Army and long rifles from a gunsmith, and try riding in a soldier’s saddle while practicing swordsmanship skills. Children who complete the activities will have the opportunity to meet General George Washington inside the Boone House and receive a commemorative letter.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 65 and older, and $5 for youth ages 6 to 17. Children 5 and under, as well as members of the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, will be admitted free. Organizers note that pets are not permitted, with the exception of service animals, and smoking is prohibited on site.
The Daniel Boone Homestead, located between Reading and Pottstown near Baumstown, is the birthplace of Daniel Boone, who was born there in 1734. The site, which includes a 10-room stone house and more than 500 acres of countryside, is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and operated by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.
The event is presented and funded by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates. More information is available on the organization’s website and Facebook page.
