Event — Aug 29 – Aug 30

Pioneer Days at the Boone Home

Aug

29–30

Welcome fall at the Nathan Boone Home (the last home of Daniel Boone)and Boonefield Village. A Pre-1840 Historic encampment and folklife festival. See pre-1840 authentic militia, military, civilian living historians and traders. Located in the beautiful Femme Osage valley, where Daniel Boone spent the last years of his life. Only about one hour from downtown St. Louis, MO – 20 minutes from downtown St. Charles, MO – Visit the Nathan Boone/Daniel Boone Home, the Zephaniah Sappington/John M. Dressel Home and 11 other historic buildings.

Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Event Details

Dates, Location & Info

Dates: Aug 29 – Aug 30
Admission: Adults-$12, Seniors(55+)-$10, Children(4-11)-$6
Address: Boone Campus of Lindenwood University, 1868 Highway F
Phone: 636-798-2005

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