Welcome from Executive Director, Randall Andrae

Hello and welcome again to the world of one of America's explorers, Daniel Boone. This is our second issue of The Daniel Boone Tribune, a publication dedicated to preserve the memory of his historic life.

The new year is bringing many exciting changes to the Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village. A new theater has been built on site where we will show documentaries to our tour groups. Also, in September, will come the installation of an 1800's organ being reconstructed by Wick's Pipe Organ Company with actual pieces of an instrument that dates back to 1865. In addition, the many wonderful events scheduled at the home this year have something in store for every member of the family.

Last, but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many that made the 1800s Candlelight Christmas Tour the great success that it was! A warm thank - you to our sponsors - Hazelwood Farms and Washington station, KLPW, 1220 AM - for their generous support. And a special thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers without whom the events would not have been possible. Next year is the 200 th anniversary of Boone's arrival in Missouri. This year we'll be busy preparing for that celebration. We hope everyone joins us again to make this year a successful one for The Daniel Boone Home and, if you've never visited, we encourage you to do so and discover this extraordinary man's life and contributions.

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March l, 1998, marks opening day at the Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village.

Enjoy a tour that begins in our new theater. And check out the crafts show on site!

Also, set aside April 25-26 for Pioneer Days at the Boone Home and Village. It will include an 1800s trade show, military reenactment, and a quilt show. Adults and children will enjoy the story-telling festival. Ticket prices include a tour of the Boone Home and Village. Pioneer Days celebrates all of the brave people that settled the Osage Valley. Ticket takers are needed between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please contact Julie at 314-353-4562. KLPW will be on hand to welcome visitors to Pioneer Days.

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Daniel Boone Online:

We are continuing to update our Daniel Boone Homepage. You are now visiting our site www.oocities.org/Athens/Parthenon/7109/ As we hope you have already discovered, our web site features actual pictures of Boonesfield Village, and historical information on Boone himself and the beautiful place where he lived and died.

The site will keep you posted on future events. Days and times of operation are also listed. Dan Monahan, who designed the site, says that the Daniel Boone Home is a wonderful reflection of our early history and that it's important that we preserve its existence, A history teacher at Visitation Academy, Dan says he has loved the home since the first time he visited, and hopes the home will continue to attract support.

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Annual Civil War Reenactment

The annual Civil War Reenactment and encampment is scheduled for October 3 and 4, 1998. Blessed with good weather, last year's reenactmentwas a huge success. Visitors watched and enjoyed the battle between the Union and Confederate soldiers. Soldiers charging each other on foot and on horseback amidst the resonating sound of rifles, pistos, and cannons made for an exciting scene. Six units - eighty reenactors in all - participated.

Visitors were also able to greet the actors and walk through the encampments to ask questions about the authentic uniforms and artillery. There was a Civil War era fashion show in the garden behind the home, and on-going tours were held. Individual volunteers as well as reenactment units are still needed for this years event.

Please contact John at 314-798-2005 for more information on how to participate.

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Ghost Watch '98!

Stay on the lookout for Ghost Watch '98 coming October 31. Gouls, ghosts, and goblins will be lurking around Boonesfield Village in search of frightening fun and terrifying times. Dare to join us? More iinformation will come in the next issue of The Daniel Boone Tribune.

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1760s reenactment of the French and Indian War

On May 30 and 31, the Boone Village will be the site of a 1760s reenactment of the French and Indian War. It all begins at 1 p.m. in the Old Peace Chapel where Linda and Gary Bolen will renew their wedding vows. At the end of the ceremony there will be a capture that will culminate into battle. Two hundred reenactors in period clothing will participate in mock battles and answer any questions you might have about the period. Participating in the battle will be the 60th Royal American Regiment-Gordon's Company. For more information about how to participate or attending these reenactments, please call John at 314-798-2005.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANIEL!

October 22 is Daniel Boone's birthday. Preparations have begun for making a cake big enough to hold 264 candles!

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Candlelight Christmas Tour

This year's Candlelight Christmas Tour of the Daniel Boone Home and Village will be held the weekends of December 4-5, and 1 1 -1 2. Gates will open on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Last year more than 2500 visitors were guided through the Boone Home, the Schoolhouse, and the Old Peace Chapel. They were also treated to demonstrations on openhearth cooking, spinning, and woodworking. The Village was bedecked in cedar boughs and ribbons, and musicians - performing by the light of candles and hearth - set the mood for our Christmas back in time while Daniel and Rebecca received guests in their drawing room.

Our 1998 Candlelight Christmas Tour will be just as enchanting - the perfect family outing for the holiday season. Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-11. Warm clothing should be worn. Volunteers are needed to help host this event. For more information, call John at 314-798-2005.

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New Theater and Old Stagecoach Inn

There is much excitement in Boonesfield Village about the new theater which holds 100 people. Visitors will begin their tour of the Village in the theater where they will view a 20 - minute film on the life and times of Daniel Boone. They will then be guided by an interpreter through the Village.

One of the things that will be seen on the tour in 1999 is the Old Stagecoach Inn. The four-story structure which dates to the 1800's could originally be found enroute between St. Louis and Foristell. It has been taken apart and will be reassembled in the Village.

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Some Basic Information On The Historical Site:

The Daniel Boone Tribune is published twice yearly by the Historic Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village, 1868 Hwy. F, Defiance, MO 63341. The Historic Daniel Boone Home is part of Lindenwood University. The mission is to promote learning on the historic life and times of Daniel Boone.

The Historic Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village are open March 1 to November 1 daily, 9 a.m. to the last tour of the day which begins at 4:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $6, children 4-11 is $3. Group rates (for 10 or more) are available but must be booked one week in advance. Call 314-798-2005. Picnic areas are available for families and tour groups. Volunteers are always welcome. Call 314-798-2005, To rent the Old Peace Chapel for weddings, renewal vows, and christenings, call 314-798-2005 or 314-947-9893.

Subscriptions to this newsletter are free. Send mailing address or inquiries to: Editor, The Daniel Boone Tribune, 1868 Hwy. F, Defiance, MO 63341. Permission from the editor is required to reproduce any part of. this newsletter.

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Some of the Folks that Keep Things Going:

Managing Director: Randall Andrae

Director of Historic Interpretation: John Campbell

Special Events Coordinator: Elizabeth O'Brien

PR Director: Julie Earhart

Contributing Editors: Julie Earhart, Anna Colon

Page layout and design: Guy Bates