The 1778 Siege of Fort Boonesborough

The Siege ReEanctment for 2011 took place on September 23-25. On Friday nearly 1,000 school children visited the fort. They were treated to a small scale version of the battle re-enactment. The Painted Stone Settlers of Shelbyville, KY were also on hand with a 18th century cannon demonstration.

Drawing a name from “the hat”.

On Sunday after the battle re-enactment The Larry Wilcher Gun Raffle - the first part of the Re-enactor Appreciation Prizes was awarded. The rifle is purchased by the Fort Boonesborough Foundation and was named in honor of long time re-enactor and fort regular Larry Wilcher. This year’s winner was Tim Dvorak. He is pictured below with Foundation Member Elizabeth Chalfant and Fort Manager Bill Farmer.

With 2010 rifle winner John Morgan.

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

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