Fort Boonesborough Living History

06/16/2026

June 20, 2026 Gathering of Descendant’s at Fort Boonesborough State Park is happening and we look forward to seeing you 9-4:30!

06/09/2026

The Gathering of Descendants scheduled for Saturday, June 20,2026 has a full day planned, see if you can find more information about a relatives, hear Randell Jones tell the story of the capture of the girls at 1 p.m , enjoy lunch, visit the cabins and experience life at Fort Boonesborough. At 2 p.m. take the shuttle down to the original fort site on the Kentucky River and hear Nancy O’Malley tell the story of discoveries during the archeological “dig” at 2:30 p.m. Admission Adults $8, Children 7-12 $5, Children 5 and under free. Open 9-4:30 Free shuttles to the fort from the parking lot on Hwy.388. Randell Jones is also speaking on June 17 in Lexington.

06/08/2026

If you had an ancestor at Fort Boonesborough or just love Kentucky pioneer history then come visit us on June 20, 2026 in the Fort for our annual Gathering of Descendants Event for an informative day sponsored by the Fort Boonesborough Foundation and the Society of Boonesborough. . This event features family history groups, the Bluegrass Heritage Museum, the Boone Society, the Society of Boonesborough, the Madison County Historical Society, the Boonesborough Chapter of the DAR and others. Several authors will be signing books and there will be historical presentations with author Randell Jones at 1 p.m and archeologist Nancy O’Malley at 2:30. The Foundation will have a booth selling books, souvenirs and concessions. In addition our living historians will welcome you to their cabins for demonstrations. Be sure to visit our gift shop before you leave! Admission: Adults $8, Children 6-12 $5, and Children 5 and under are free. Join us for this interesting day from 9:00am - 4:30pm. All public parking will be in the parking lot across from the picnic area on KY HWY 388 with free shuttles to the fort.

05/26/2026

Join us for an informative day sponsored by the Fort Boonesborough Foundation featuring family history groups, Bluegrass Heritage Museum, Boone Society, Society of Boonesborough, to name a few! Authors with their newest publications, informational speakers, books and T-shirt sales and concession tent. Check out our rifle and axe raffles and the staff will welcome you to their cabins and visit the gift shop before you leave! Admission : Adults $8, Children 6-12 $5 and Children 5 and under free. Join us for an interesting day from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

05/24/2026

In memory of Bill Farmer.

05/19/2026

With sadness we honor the memory of Bill Farmer and will notify everyone when a celebration of life is scheduled.

View William E. Farmer's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

04/01/2026

Not Aprils Fool !!! OPENING DAY for the fort at Fort Boonesborough State Park! Wednesday -Sunday 9-4:4:5!

03/26/2026

2026 SEASON at Fort Boonesborough starts Wednesday April 1, -October 31. Open 9 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. Admission: Adults:$8 Children 6-12 $5 Children 5 and under free. See you there!!

03/04/2026

Congratulations to Fort Boonesborough State Park manager Jack Winburn as he was presented the Cindy Lynch award, recognizing him for his 50 years of dedication to the park.

02/21/2026

We still have availability to our Fireside Chat on February 28th. Carol Jarboe will be presenting a first person presentation as Maggie Delaney. Maggie was an Irish indentured servant in early America. This is a heart wrenching tale of the harsh life of indentured servants. It is a story that needs to be heard.

Refreshments are served starting at 6:00pm in the Tavern Blockhouse in the Fort and the presentation is at 7:00pm in the Orientation Blockhouse. Admission is $12.00 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Park at 859-527-3131 and selecting the Business Office option. If no answer, please leave your name and phone number and we will contact you.