The Historic Daniel Boone Home

The Historic Daniel Boone Home The Historic Daniel Boone Home preserves and interprets America's frontier history. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds of the park for free.
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The Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center features the home of the legendary hero, Daniel Boone. The four story Georgian style mansion was built overlooking the Femme Osage Valley. Today it looks down to the Boonefield Village which is comprised of over a dozen 19th century buildings that have been moved to the site. These buildings include: the Zephaniah Sappington/John Dressel Home, the

Squire Boone Home, the Flanders Callaway Home, the Newton Howell Home, the Stake Home, the Benedict Warmbrodt Home, the school house, carpenter’s shop, grist mill, and the Old Peace Chapel. The Boone Home and Boonefield Village offer a glimpse into life on the Missouri frontier. Pricing for guided tours of the Daniel Boone Home:
Adult - $8
Senior (60+) - $6
Child (age 5–12) - $5
Active/Retired Military and Children 4 and under are free
As a courtesy, admission is free for bus drivers with registered tours. For more information about pricing, tours and hours, visit http://stccparks.org. Please note: This Facebook account is not monitored 24/7. Facebook Posting Guidelines:
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Artisan Day: Faces of America 250 at The Historic Daniel Boone Home!Encounter stories of the Revolutionary War on the We...
06/02/2026

Artisan Day: Faces of America 250 at The Historic Daniel Boone Home!

Encounter stories of the Revolutionary War on the Western front—how did this national event impact those living in Spanish and French territory? Meet with various characters from Missouri’s side of the conflict and learn about colonial lifeways in our region.

➡ June Session Highlights:
Meet Spanish militia members, learn about the Chickasaw Nation, hear stories from the Battle of St. Louis, and watch craftspeople create band boxes. Enjoy traditional music and more throughout your visit!

Join us the second Thursday of each month, June–August. Presented in partnership with the St. Charles County Historical Society, this free program is open to all ages. Kids can also complete a scavenger hunt for a special prize! For more information, call 636-798-2005.

Image courtesy of THGC Publishing

Step back in time with Daniel & Rebecca Boone!Join us for a guided tour at The Historic Daniel Boone Home and experience...
05/29/2026

Step back in time with Daniel & Rebecca Boone!

Join us for a guided tour at The Historic Daniel Boone Home and experience life on the early American frontier.

📅 Tour Dates: June 6, July 11 and Aug. 1
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Explore the lives of Daniel and Rebecca Boone through engaging storytelling and authentic artifacts—including original weapons and gear from the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War. Discover the challenges, resilience, and legacy of their 56-year partnership and the role they played in shaping Missouri’s history.

Admission to the Boone Home is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors ages 60 and up, and $5 for children ages 5–12. Active and retired military and children 4 and under are free. For more information, call the Boone Home at 636-798-2005.

Explore what life was like in the Missouri Territory through the lens of Daniel Boone and his community. 📅 10 a.m.-3 p.m...
05/25/2026

Explore what life was like in the Missouri Territory through the lens of Daniel Boone and his community.

📅 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 6
📍 The Historic Daniel Boone Home

On National Boone Day, visitors receive free admission to The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Visitors can explore the village and engage with demonstrators practicing traditional crafts that were an essential part of life during the early 1800s. This free program is for all ages. Pre-registration is requested.

🔗 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5n93xn5p

Spots are still available for the Daniel Boone Home Day Camp!📅 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 8-12📍 The Historic Daniel Boone Home➡...
05/21/2026

Spots are still available for the Daniel Boone Home Day Camp!

📅 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 8-12
📍 The Historic Daniel Boone Home
➡ Ages 11-17

Discover the frontier in new and exciting ways! Campers travel back in time to 1830s Missouri to “learn by doing” during this weeklong camp. Campers take part in hands-on activities centered around fiber, fire and food. Each camper will contribute to projects that benefit the site, as well as create take-home projects throughout the week. Campers must bring a sack lunch each day. Cost is $150 per person. Pre-registration is required.

Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/mry8h2n6

Visit the village of The Historic Daniel Boone Home for Bakery and Boarding House Lifeways to mingle with the working cl...
05/20/2026

Visit the village of The Historic Daniel Boone Home for Bakery and Boarding House Lifeways to mingle with the working class of 1810.

📅 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 23
📅 12-5 p.m., Sunday, May 24

Our baker will be hard at work and the boarding house bustling with domestic activity of the time. Demonstrations take place throughout the Boone Home’s operating hours.

Learn more: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdxzx75j

Three cheers for a successful Brew Fest! Congrats to our winning homebrews: Munich Dunkel (Jefferson County Homebrewers)...
05/18/2026

Three cheers for a successful Brew Fest! Congrats to our winning homebrews: Munich Dunkel (Jefferson County Homebrewers), Blonde Cutie (Garage Brewers Society), and Snowblind (Little Hills Homebrewers). Special thank you to our event sponsor Good News Brewing - they'll be working with our winner to get their beer on tap. Shout out to all our homebrewers and local craft breweries for bringing such a stellar line up of local flavors. And to the Skylark Brothers for yet another year of great music!

Spots are still available for the Spring Homeschool Day📅 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m., Wednesday. May 20📍 The Historic Dan...
05/18/2026

Spots are still available for the Spring Homeschool Day

📅 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m., Wednesday. May 20
📍 The Historic Daniel Boone Home

Join us for a day of homeschool learning at the Boone Home! Explore demonstration stations and hands-on activities like music, black powder, fire starting, frontier games, woodworking and more throughout the village. Attendees can visit The Historic Daniel Boone Home as well.

Adults and children age 4 and up can register for a 9 a.m.-noon session or a 1-4 p.m. session for $5 per person. Children under age 4 are free and do not need to register. Pre-registration is required.

Sign up online > > > 🔗https://tinyurl.com/y3azjrtp

A little rain won’t stop us ☔🍻 Brew Fest is still on today! 1–4 p.m. at the The Historic Daniel Boone Home. $20 per pers...
05/16/2026

A little rain won’t stop us ☔🍻 Brew Fest is still on today! 1–4 p.m. at the The Historic Daniel Boone Home. $20 per person at the door.

Brew Fest is just days away! 🍻📅 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 16📍 The Historic Daniel Boone Home💲 Admission is $20 per personW...
05/14/2026

Brew Fest is just days away! 🍻

📅 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 16
📍 The Historic Daniel Boone Home
💲 Admission is $20 per person

With ticketed admission, guests 21 years and older are invited to try samples from local homebrewers and breweries. Visit with homebrew clubs and learn more about the process of making beer, and the historical importance of fermentation as a preservative before refrigeration. Concessions will be on-site and live music will be playing all afternoon as you enjoy the scenic historic village setting. Free designated driver tickets are available and include a ticket to tour the Boone Home.

For more information or to sign up, call The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 636-798-2005 or visit us online > > > https://tinyurl.com/4v2uf27z

Head out to The Historic Daniel Boone Home for Artisan Day!📅11 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, May 14Tour The Historic Daniel Boo...
05/13/2026

Head out to The Historic Daniel Boone Home for Artisan Day!

📅11 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, May 14

Tour The Historic Daniel Boone Home free of charge on the second Thursday from March until November! All ages are welcome and admission is first-come, first-served. Tours are open-house format, allowing guests to explore all levels of the house and speak with docents about the Boone family and the history of the Femme Osage Valley.

📞Call the Boone Home for more information at 636-798-2005.

Address

1868 Highway F
Defiance, MO
63341

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16369497535

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