Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

Daniel Boone Homestead

The Daniel Boone Homestead interprets the life of Daniel Boone and the history of the Oley Valley. It promotes environmental stewardship through engaging and interactive experiences that are relevant, accessible, and meaningful to diverse audiences.

Visit Daniel Boone Homestead

About

Visit the Daniel Boone Homestead to follow in the footsteps of a legendary frontiersman. The homestead is located on 579 acres of rural countryside and includes the Boone House, which has been restored and furnished with an outstanding collection of period Pennsylvania furniture, tools, and farm implements.

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Visitor information

For information on site hours and admission, visit the Daniel Boone Homestead website or call 610-582-4900.

Location

400 Daniel Boone Rd.
Birdsboro, PA 19508

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Artifacts

Straw Cutter

This straw cutter is on dispay at the Daniel Boone Homestead. The artifact displays evidence of painted decorations remaining.

Blacksmith Bellows

The blacksmith bellows, on display at the Daniel Boone Homestead, was purchased from the estate of Irvin L. Spohn in 1945. Spohn was a second generation blacksmith who worked in the Oley Valley, Berks County, Pa., from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Quilt

This quilt. preserved by the Daniel Boone Homestead, is made primarily of printed cotton calico. The quilt's backing is a printed cotton with a fan motif in red and gold.

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Videos

Before you visit, you can learn more about the Daniel Boone Homestead and its collections by viewing our PA History 2 Go videos.

Daniel Boone: More Than a Legend

Trace Daniel Boone's roots in Pennsylvania's Oley Valley from boyhood to his historic achievements.

Frontier of Diversity

Learn about the diverse cultures represented in Pennsylvania's Oley Valley.

Bertolet Sawmill

The 18th century Bertolet Sawmill at Daniel Boone Homestead, shown in operation, is one of the oldest operating vertical sash water-powered sawmills in the nation.