Visitors entered the Fort through the Transylvania store, and followed the lanterns from cabin to cabin. There were cabins depicting English, German and Dutch traditions along with a typical frontier cabin at Christmas time. The tavern was in the corner blockhouse where refreshments and entertainment were available and dancing and more was available in the Museum Blockhouse. Children could make ornaments and hang them on the blockhouse tree. From outside came the sound of Christmas revelers, Christmas bells and the Christmas guns - the typical way settlers celebrated any occasion.

Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus - A Christmas Display

Other Years of An 18th Century Christmas

The Fort Boonesborough 18th Century Christmas by Candlelight Program is sponsored by The Fort Boonesborough Foundation. Most of the displays and interpreters for this Christmas program are members of the foundation and volunteer their time and efforts for this 2 evening program. Learn more about the Fort Boonesborough Foundation and how it supports the state park by visiting their website at www.fortboonesboroughfoundation.org

The original Fort Boonesborough was built by Daniel Boone and his men in 1775

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