It was a Boon of a Time at the Boone Family Reunion!

It has been said that Daniel Boone was Berks County’s “gift to the west” for it was just a few miles from Reading where the pioneer woodsman was born and raised. Today, the Boone Family Homestead is perfectly preserved and a wonderful place to learn about this important contributor to American history and experience the life of early English and German settlers in Eastern Berks County. The homestead includes the Boone House, Blacksmith Shop, Barn, Bertolet Log House, Sawmill, Visitor Center, picnic area and trails…all of which sounds like a wonderful place for a family reunion!

And so it was as Explore PA joined in the festivities of the Boone Historical Society’s bi-annual reunion, which held its first ever reunion at the Pennsylvania homestead this summer. For the adventure, Explore PA followed Rexene and Richard Ornauer from Dover, Delaware. Rexene is a direct descendant of the Boone family and together she and her husband have been active members in this historical society. Needless to say, they were very excited to tour the beautiful grounds…and take part in some additional adventures we threw their way.

From my own personal experience, the Homestead was just beautiful and as with most of my Explore PA adventures, it’s a place I had never visited before. Aside from being incredibly picturesque, the Homestead also employs many knowledgeable guides who explain the history of the Boone family, give tours of the property, and help give you a great idea of what the Homestead was like back in the day of Daniel Boone.
Aside from visiting this new place, it was also wonderful to meet our travelers, the Ornauers. They were such a lovely couple and they were more than happy to be part of our adventure (including a plane ride!). But more than that, Rexene and Richard had terrific personalities...let’s just say that more than one camera take ended in laughter! It was such an honor to be a part of what was a very important part of their family’s history and we thank them for allowing us to capture every moment.