Annual "Siege of Boonesborough" Will Be Sept. 22-23

By admin - Posted on September 11th, 2007

Monday, September 10, 2007, RICHMOND, Ky. – The Annual “Siege of Boonesborough” will be held Sept. 22-23 at Fort Boonesborough State Park near Richmond.

This weekend commemorates the 1778 siege in which Native Americans attacked the pioneer fort along the Kentucky River. The siege ended after nine days when the Native Americans left.

The park features a reconstructed fort. During the siege weekend, there will be battle reenactments at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, living history displays, a Native American village, merchants, food and an 18th century store. The event is free with paid admission to the fort. ($6 for adults; $4 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free.)

The fort is open both days from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will also be a special night battle on Saturday, Sept. 22, around 8 p.m. The admission will be $3 for adults and $1 for children. Gates will open at 7 p.m. Admission for the night battle covers a cannon firing demonstration and battle only.

The weekend will also include the grand opening of the new fort museum, which covers the history of the Fort Boonesborough area, including the Native American inhabitants, pioneers and the development of the park. The museum is located in two cabins and a blockhouse within the walls of the fort.

Besides the reconstructed fort, the park also has a campground, swimming pool, hiking trails, the Kentucky River Museum, mini-golf, picnic shelters and a gift shop. For more information, call 859-527-3131. Fort Boonesborough is located near Richmond. From I-75, take exit 95 to KY 627. On I-64, exit at Winchester to KY 627.

The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov

Source: Commonwealth of Kentucky

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