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Fort Boonesboro State Park
4375 Boonesborough Road
Richmond, Kentucky 40475-9316
Phone: 859-527-3131
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| When Daniel Boone and his men reached the Kentucky River on April 1, 1775, they quickly moved to establish Kentucky?s second settlement--the site still known as Fort Boonesborough.
Fort Boonesborough has been reconstructed as a working fort complete with cabins, blockhouses and furnishings. Resident artisans perform craft demonstrations and give modern-day visitors a true sense of what life was like for pioneers in Kentucky.
The Kentucky River Museum, a newer addition to Fort Boonesborough State Park, provides visitors with insight into the lives of families who lived on the river and worked the locks and dams in the 1900s. Camp on the Kentucky River as Daniel Boone did and enjoy the fun of a pool complex with a water slide. |
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History made fun
Fort Boonesboro is an excellent way to spend the day. The fort itself is very interesting, even to my 9 year old son. The people are wonderful at explaining what they are doing and why. After walking through the fort, on a hot summer day, the pool is an excellent way to cool off. Great water slide for the kiddos (and adults too!). The campground in nice. We love this park!
Written by Wendy Rogers
12-Aug-2008
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a step back into time
We arrived on 4-19-08, not knowing really what to expect when we walked onto the fort. We were amazed by how simple and yet functioning the fort was. Daniel Boone and his followers really paved the way for all of us. We are very lucky for the life we live, and going there reminded us all, just what it was like back in 1775. it is a great historical spot for anyone and everyone. The staff there are great, they do it just like Daniel Boone and his family did it. You will have a great time!!!!!
Written by anolan
3-May-2008
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Great site
I have visited here several times. I hope to stop again on sept 25. Real history.
Written by classicconversions
17-Sep-2008
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Great fun for the whole family!
Excellent park. Its just like you have been sent back in time. Its a great experience that the whole family will enjoy and have fun with.
Written by Fugate_54
10-Oct-2008
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| Enjoy camping on the banks of the Kentucky River. The campground offers 167 sites with electricity and water hookups as well as primitive camping sites. An activities building can accommodate 150 people, and a central service building provides showers, rest rooms, and laundry facilities. There is a small grocery at the check-in area.
Open year-round. No advance reservations. Check-out by 2:00 PM, Eastern time. Pets are allowed if restrained. |
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| Kentucky Riverwalk Trails is a self-guided interpretive trail that points out features unique to this portion of the Kentucky River valley. Native plants, animals, pre-historic, historic and geological sites are included along the trail routes. |
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| A junior Olympic-size swimming pool features a water slide, misty fountain, children?s area, and a rain tree! A sand beach is available for sunbathing. While at the pool enjoy your favorite treats from the snack bar!
Open daily Memorial Day - middle of August. Open weekends only from mid-August through Labor Day. Open on Labor Day. Lifeguard-protected. |
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| Boonesboro. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 - Boonesboro. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 | | Boonesboro - All Infoplease. All Almanacs. General. Entertainment. Biographies. Dictionary. Encyclopedia. Daily Almanac. Sources. Almanacs. Atlas. Biographies. Dictionary. Encyclopedia. Timelines. Subjects.... |
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| Gift Shop:
A gift shop is in the fort, offering an outstanding offering of Kentucky crafts, handcrafted items made in the fort and throughout the state.
Open April 1-October 31, 7 days a week, 9 AM - 5:30 PM; November 1 - March 31, open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 10 am - 4 pm (weather permitting). Closed christmas Week and Thursday/Friday of Thanksgiving Week.
Kentucky River Museum:
The new Kentucky River Museum embraces two restored lock houses and other buildings. It tells the story of the development of commerce on the river.
Open 9 AM-5 PM everyday through Oct. 31. Admission to the Kentucky River Museum is included in the price of admission to the Fort.
Museum Tours:
Discover the heritage of the Richmond area.
Tours Available April 1- Oct 31. 9 PM- 5:30 PM. $6 adults, $3 children (6 to 12)Admission to Kentucky River Museum is included in this price. Children under 6 free. Student group of ten or more $2.50. Adult group of ten of more $3.50 each. |
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