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RICHMOND, Ky. – The year 2009 marks the 275th anniversary of the birth of the explorer who helped put Kentucky on the map – Daniel Boone. The state park that bears his name will be holding several special events to commemorate this pioneer’s life.

 

Fort Boonesborough State Park near Richmond will host events throughout the year as part of the commemoration. They will lead up to a special birthday weekend on Oct. 17-18, 2009. Events include:

 

-         A “Fireside Chat” on March 7 at 7 p.m. with Scott New portraying Daniel Boone. Limited seating is available. Call 859-527-3131 Monday through Friday for reservations. Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under and include a “Taste of Frontier Fare at 5:30 p.m.

-         “Boone at Noon” on Saturdays once a month April through September with historians, experts and authors speaking about Boone.

-         The 1778 Siege of Boonesborough commemoration Sept. 26-27. This event includes battle re-enactments, living history demonstrations and a Native American village.

-         A school day opportunity for class field trips to Fort Boonesborough on Oct. 16. Space is limited and reservations are required.

-         The Oct. 17-18 weekend, which will feature Boone historians and experts as well as New with several portrayals of Boone and other living history programs.

 

For details about these events, visit: http://www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org/html/boone_birthday_home.html