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# Boonsboro Historical Society

Preserving & Celebrating 225 Years of History in Boonsboro, MD

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- [BHS News](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bhs-news/)
- [Come to a Haunted History & Folklore Presentation - Oct 28th](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/come-to-a-haunted-history-folklore-presentation-oct-28th/) - Join us on October 28th at 6:30 pm at the Boonsboro Library for a Spooky night of local Haunted History and Folklore.
- [Pass It On Photo Scanning](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-photo-scanning/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Search those attics, basements and old photo albums! On October 15, 2017 from 1 to 5pm, the Boonsboro Historical Society will host a Pass It On event to scan in old photos
- [Listen: John Schildt 60 Years as a Battlefield Guide](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/listen-john-schildt-60-years-as-a-battlefield-guide/) - On May 27th, the Boonsboro Historical Society hosted Rev. John Schildt as its monthly speaker on his experiences over 60 years as an Antietam Battlefield guide.
- [Bowman House Open - FREE Historical Tour and Demonstration](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house-open-free-historical-tour-and-demonstration/) - Mark your calendar! The Bowman House is open April through October on the 4th Sunday of each month between 2pm and 4:30pm.
- [Pass It On Tim Wheeler](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-tim-wheeler/) - Tim Wheeler served in active duty from 1991 to 1999 in the U.S. Marine Corps.
- [Pass It On - Eleanor Lakin Retired Architect](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/eleanor-lakin-retired-architect/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”2px||2px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Eleanor Virginia Lakin” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”5px||5px|” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Eleanor Virginia Lakin was born in July 3, 1937 in Boonsboro. She grew up at 331 S. Main Street. Her Lakin ancestors came to this region in the 17th
- [Janice Gantz - 95 years Growing Up in Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/janice-gantz-95-years-in-boonsboro/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Janice Gantz” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”5px||5px|” global_colors_info=”{}”]Janice Gantz, 2015 We interviewed Janice Gantz in 2018 at age 95 in her kitchen at 202 Potomac Street. Her neice, Karen (Snyder) Cunningham who calls her by her nickname “Peck”, sat with us during
- [Pass It On Sara (Zimmerman) Sweeney](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-sara-zimmerman-sweeney/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px||2px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sara Ann (Zimmerman) Sweeney” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Zimmerman’s Cut Rate drug store, 4 N. Main St. (present day location of Josie’s on Main).Sara Ann (Zimmerman) Sweeney of Boonsboro was born March 3, 1941 to Jean Smith (Shank) and Alfred Cook Zimmerman.
- [Pass It On Jim Bowers WWII](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/jim-bowers-world-war-ii/) - James Lee Bowers, born 1926, was sent directly to the front lines just after Christmas 1944. He landed in Liverpool, England. With freezing water halfway up their legs, they crossed the English Channel and got off near LeHavre, France. Carrying a 90 pound pack on his 123 pound frame, he scrambled up the hill toward Camp Lucky Strike....
- [Doug Bast Boonsboro Historian](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/doug-bast-boonsboro-historian/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Doug Bast” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”5px||5px|” global_colors_info=”{}”] Douglas Garns Bast is a local legend. Born to a locally significant family, Doug has lived in Boonsboro all his life and has been collecting and documenting its history since he was a boy.
- [Washington Monument Memories](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/washington-monument-memories/) - Darce Easton, born April 30, 1930, moved with her family at the age of 6 to live at the Washington Monument State Park in Boonsboro. Her father, Robert Palmer, had been named the first superintendent of the park and job meant moving to live in the ranger's house on park property.
- [Explore Overlooked Civil War History: The Battle Of Falling Waters](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/explore-overlooked-civil-war-history-the-battle-of-falling-waters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||2px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”23px” custom_padding=”5px||5px|” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Come and hear about 1863 Battle of Falling Waters, an event that was overlooked and unknown for years, until George Franks starting researching it. The battle happened two miles south of Williamsport
- [2024 Boonesborough Days Vendor List Now Available](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/2024-boonesborough-days-vendor-list-now-available/) - See all the returning and new handmade craft and artisan vendors we'll have for the annual Boonesborough Days festival, September 7 and 8, 2024. Plus food too!
- [Maryland's Remarkable Religious Freedom Champion Thomas Kennedy](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/learn-about-marylands-religious-freedom-champion-thomas-kennedy/) - Come and hear about local religious freedom champion, Thomas Kennedy (1775 - 1832), at the Sept. meeting of the Boonsboro Historical Society with Tom Riford.
- [Walking Tour of Boonsboro Now Available](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/walking-tour-of-boonsboro-now-available/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Whether you’re visiting Boonsboro for the first time or a lifelong resident, you are sure to learn something new from our Walking Tour of Boonsboro. Brought to you
- [Bob O'Connor, Speaker on August 22nd](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bob-oconnor-speaker-on-august-22nd/) - Author and historian Bob O’Connor will speak at the Boonsboro Free Library on "Boonsboro Environs", featuring...
- [Pass It On Bob Swain](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-bob-swain/) - Charles Robert Swain, born May 23, 1926, remembers the principal at Boonsboro High School, his mother’s restaurant on Main Street, and service during the Battle of the Bulge....
- [Passing of "Boonsboro's Historian"](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/passing-of-boonsboros-historian/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ custom_padding=”5px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The Boonsboro Historical Society and its volunteers would like to express our sadness at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Douglas Garns Bast yesterday. His family was deeply rooted in the history of our town and Doug’s knowledge of
- [Remember to Send Us Your Historical Photos](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/remember-to-send-us-your-historical-photos/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.1″ custom_margin=”10px||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Bob Swain” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The Boonsboro Historical Society received this little gem recently from the family of Donald Young. Most of us walk by our town’s WWI Memorial without thinking much about it, but in 1919, the Town of Boonsboro was busy
- [Bowman House Open on Sunday](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house-open-on-sunday/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″] The Bowman House and Museum at 323 N. Main St., Boonsboro, MD will be have a “soft” opening on Sunday, May 24th between 1-4 p.m. Visitors should remember to keep a safe 6 foot distance from others and wearing a mask to protect yourself
- [Time to Take a Walk?](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/time-to-take-a-walk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_margin=”5px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ header_font=”Verdana||||||||” link_option_url=”https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Boonsboro/boonewalk” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″]Stuck inside? Now might be a great time to get out with the kids for a walk. Take a walking tour of Boonsboro and learn more about the buildings you pass by every day! You can download the PocketSights app on your smart
- [Pass It On Albert Resh](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-albert-resh/) - Albert Resh served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968, including service in Vietnam.
- [Pass It On Eldon Jake Jones](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-eldon-jake-jones/) - Eldon Jake Jones served in the U.S. Army in 1956 in South Korea.
- [Pass It On Kevin Holtz](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-kevin-holtz/) - Kevin Holtz served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1977 to 1981.
- [Pass It On Paul DeLloyd](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-paul-delloyd/) - Paul DeLloyd served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam between 1965 to 1967.
- [Pass It On Scott Bakka](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-scott-bakka/) - Scott Bakka served in the United States Army from 1982 to 1984.
- [Time to Register for the Boone 5K Walk & Run](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/time-to-register-for-the-boone-5k-walk-and-run/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_margin=”5px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″ header_font=”Verdana||||||||” link_option_url=”https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Boonsboro/boonewalk” link_option_url_new_window=”on”]Celebrate our past and present! Get your sneakers ready for the Boone 5K Walk & Run, coming up on September 21st at 9am here in fabulous Boonsboro, MD. This is the third year for the race, which is family (and dog!) friendly and is
- [Pass It On George Harting](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-george-harting/) - George Harting served from 1960 to 1990 with the United States Marine Corps.
- [Pass It On Ronald Moats](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-ronald-moats/) - Ronald Moats served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968.
- [Pass It On Daniel O'Connell](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-daniel-oconnell/) - Daniel O'Connell served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Vietnam.
- [Pass It On Gary Shank](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-gary-shank/) - Gary Shank served in the U.S. Army in active and then reserve duty from 1969 to 1975, including the Vietnam War.
- [Pass It On Clark "Bud" Price](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-clark-bud-price/) - Bud Price served in the Navy in active duty from 1969 to 1972.
- [Pass It On Glenn DeShazo](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-glenn-deshazo/) - Glenn DeShazo was born in 1938 and served in active duty and reserves between 1957 and 1965.
- [Pass It On Howard Patterson](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-howard-patterson/) - Howard Patterson served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953.
- [Pass It On Gary Hough](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-gary-hough/) - Gary Hough served in active military duty from 1969 to 1971 and in the reserves from 1971 to 1975.
- [Pass It On David Ambrose](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-david-ambrose/) - David Ambrose served from 1954 to 1977 in both the United States Army and Navy.
- [Historic Church Tour](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/historic-church-tour/) - The Society hosts an annual tour of the historic churches in South Washington County on December 16th from 1 to 5pm. The tour includes a total of 17 churches located in Boonsboro, Keedysville and Sharpsburg, many offering special music or refreshments.
- [Boone 5K Walk and Run](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boone-5k-walk-and-run/) - What a great morning! Great weather, great turn out and great spirit from the community. Please take a look at the photos from the event. Boone 5K Photos - Google Album Boone 5K Photos - Photos on Race Website searchable by bib # Thanks to those in the community who came out to participate and
- [Have you HEARD?](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/have-you-heard-history-in-the-making/) - Pass it On has begun to launch our audio from the oral history interviews we've been gathering over the last few months. Take a listen to Jim Bowers who recalls his youth as a soldier in WWII...
- [Early cars of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/early-cars-of-boonsboro/) - Main Street is busy with cars today, but at one time cars were a novelty in town. Here's a photo, submitted by Doug Bast through our Pass It On program, of an early model car getting a start in front of 20 S. Main Street. See more submitted photos.
- [Pass It On To Launch First Phase](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-to-launch-first-phase/) - We've been busy gathering photos, images and recorded memories over the past few months and are starting to publish them for everyone to enjoy. Lots more in progress.
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro's Christmas Past](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-christmas-past/) - Leisure time for the approximately 860 citizens of Boonsboro was practically nonexistent in 1879, but Christmas was celebrated with gift-giving, extravagant dinners and Christmas “exercises” at the town’s houses of worship. The Civil War, understandably, intensified the appeal of Christmas’ celebration of family and Boonsboro’s townsfolk observed the day with enthusiasm. Excerpts from the January
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Wizard of Zittlestown](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-wizard-of-zittlestown/) - The exploration and colonization of the Americas occurred during the early modern period in history, a time when scientific understanding of the natural world was in its infancy. Settlers of the New World naturally brought family traditions and folklore with them as they journeyed out into the often-dangerous frontier. Madeleine Dahlgren, an early occupant of
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Short Hill Cemetery](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-short-hill-cemetery/) - Many of Boonsboro’s buildings and landmarks of the Civil War era have vanished with the relentless pressure of time, weather and human action. For example, the community that arose around the Roxbury distillery is gone, but for a few walls of the old hotel that are still standing; and Boonsboro’s jail house, the “Old Jug”,
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Colonel French's Narrow Escape (and Lost Dessert)](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-colonel-frenchs-narrow-escape-and-lost-dessert/) - Imagine the dramas that must have unfolded in buildings that have stood at 2 South Main Street since Boonsboro’s earliest days!!! The southwest corner of the town square was first occupied by Mrs. Short's log store and was one of only 5 structures in Boonsboro in 1796. Dr. Ezra Slifer purchased the property in 1811
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Mayor Nyman Robbed](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-mayor-nyman-robbed/) - Certainly most soldiers of the Civil War were respectable men who served honorably. But rogues unavoidably crept into the ranks and preyed on their fellow soldiers and innocent civilians, causing suffering and chaos through their misdeeds. Local officials sometimes offered cash payments to “volunteers” for enlisting in their districts as a way to fulfill their
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro's First Physicians](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-first-physicians/) - The early settlers of Boonsboro and the surrounding areas faced the risk of injury and disease without the benefit of modern medicine. Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur first established the germ theory of disease in 1870, 82 years after the founding of Boonsboro. And physicians and caregivers did not recognize hand washing as a critical
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Boonsboro Trolley](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-boonsboro-trolley/) - Thousands of years ago, what is now Boonsboro’s Main Street was a trail used by Eastern elk, woodland bison, deer and timber wolves as they ranged about the, yet undiscovered, New World. Native Americans would later follow the same route. Since the colonization of America began at Jamestown in 1607, countless explorers and pioneers have
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Roaring Twenties](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-roaring-twenties/) - Congress ratified the 18th Amendment on January 19, 1919, banning the manufacture, sale and transport of alcoholic beverages. But underground distilleries and saloons supplied bootlegged liquor to an abundant clientele, while organized criminal gangs fought to control illegal alcohol markets. That mayhem prompted the U.S. Department of the Treasury to develop the Bureau of Prohibition
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Dahlgren Chapel](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-dahlgren-chapel/) - As pioneers traveling to the western frontier passed through Turners Gap in the South Mountain range, they found rest and refreshment at an establishment now known as the Old South Mountain Inn. In 1876, just 14 years after the Battle of South Mountain erupted at Turners Gap, Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren purchased the inn overlooking the
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Boonsboro Cemetery](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-boonsboro-cemetery/) - In 1810, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and Trinity Reformed Church (Church of Christ) joined together to consecrate a church building called the Salem Church on Potomac Street. Both congregations used the building for services and the surrounding land for burials. The land for the church and cemetery came from the farm of the William Boone
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: COLONIAL RECIPES](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-colonial-recipes/) - Maude Bomberger (1868-1946) was born to Moses and Laura Brining Bomberger. Her father’s first wife, Annie Smith Bomberger died in 1861 shortly after the 1860 birth of Harvey Smith Bomberger, the famous son of Boonsboro. Maude was an energetic, talented and well-known woman. In 1907 she published Colonial Recipes from Old Virginia and Maryland Manors.
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Over the Mountain](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-over-the-mountain/) - Folger McKinsey was known as the Bentztown Bard when he served as columnist, writer and poet for the Baltimore Sun. A protégé and friend of Walt Whitman, McKinsey contributed his “Good Morning” column to The Sun five days a week from 1906 to 1948. He was eulogized upon his death in 1950 as “The voice
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Odd Fellows Hall](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-odd-fellows-hall/) - The Independent Order of Odd Fellows fraternal organization traces back to 17th Century England where the masses endured lawlessness, disease and poverty. Well-meaning people from different trades and walks of life found it necessary to group together and contribute some of their hard-earned wages to a common fund which they could use for easing the
- [Boonsboro Reflections: John Christian Brining](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-john-christian-brining/) - Two prominent Boonsboro businesses can be traced back to John Christian Brining, Sr., who was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, on August 10, 1810. During the Brining families’ journey to America in 1817, their vessel was shipwrecked off the coast of Norway and while waiting for an opportunity to continue their voyage, John’s mother died. Two
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Shafer Park](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-shafer-park/) - Shafer Park is a lasting tribute to the vision of Boonsboro’s leaders and the generosity and commitment of its citizens. In the 1930’s, Mayor John Hershberger noted that the “homecoming week” (perhaps the precursor to Boonsborough Days) created an “inconvenience and burden on the good citizens living on Lakin Avenue” because the celebration was held
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Heck Brothers](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-heck-brothers/) - Boonsboro must have been a chaotic community in September 1862. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia had just invaded the north, occupying Frederick and advancing to take Harper’s Ferry. But George McClellan’s Army of the Potomac pursued him from the east and, on September 14 engaged Lee’s rear guard at the gaps of South
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Heart of Maryland](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-heart-of-maryland/) - David Belasco’s successful and influential career as a theatrical producer and playwright stretched between 1884 and 1930. A frequent visitor to Boonsboro, he wrote, directed, or produced more than 100 Broadway plays including The Heart of Maryland. This highly successful romantic Civil War-themed melodrama opened in New York in 1895 and ran for 240 performances. The play
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro & World War I](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboro-world-war-i/) - American families sacrificed greatly during the two years (1917-1918) that the United States fought in “The War to End All Wars.” Of the approximately 4.7 million men and women that served in the regular U.S. forces, National Guard and draft units, over 116,500 were killed in action or died of disease and other causes. On
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Keeping the Peace in Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-keeping-the-peace-in-boonsboro/) - Elected sheriffs have been enforcing the law in Washington County since 1777, fifteen years before Boonsboro was founded. Since then, 79 individuals have been elected Washington County Sheriff, confronting all manner of criminal disturbances and, until 1835, serving as the County Tax Collector. Constables were employed by sheriffs to handle court-related paperwork connected with criminal
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro's Flag](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-flag/) - Boonsboro’s flag was first unfurled in 1975. After Mayor Edward. T. Weaver and town council endorsed the idea of creating a flag for Boonsboro, they turned to Pat Lemkuhl, a faculty member at Boonsboro High School. She organized a flag design contest and Wayne Shifler submitted the winning design. The flag’s prominent silhouette of a
- [225th - Heck Brother's Play](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/heck-brothers-play/) - The true story of "Brothers at Arms", a two-act play by The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts depicting the reunion of Boonsboro's Heck brothers who fought on opposite sides in the Civil War. Sept 16 & 17th. RSVP today!
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro's Covered Bridge](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-covered-bridge/) - Images of covered bridges evoke dreams of slower, simpler times in American history. Over the past 200 years 120 such iconic structures carried traffic over Maryland waterways, but today only 6 survive. Snook's Creek flows from South Mountain, crossing Alt 40 just south of Mousetown Road as it meanders into Boonsboro. Just west of the
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro's Post Office](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-post-office/) - Benjamin Franklin was appointed first Postmaster General by the Continental Congress in 1775 and only 26 years later, in 1801, a U.S. Post Office opened in the budding town of Boonsboro. Patrick Conn, proprietor of the Eagle Hotel (now, Inn BoonsBoro), became our first postmaster. At that time, postage rates were based on the number
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Merger of Republican Club & Wash Co Free Library](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-merger-of-the-republican-club-washington-county-free-library/) - In 1904, the Republican Club and Wash Co Free Library collections were joined.
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro's First Library](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-first-library/) - On July 21, 1900, Major Josiah Pierce Jr., son-in-law of Mrs. Dahlgren of South Mountain House, organized the Republican Club of Boonsboro. He felt that the town should have a club, which, in addition to a political agenda, should have daily newspapers, periodicals and a library to add to the life of the community. The
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Library Delivered Books to Communities](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-washington-county-free-library-delivered-books-to-communities/) - The Washington County Free Library opened in Hagerstown on August 27, 1901 and the first librarian, Mary Titcomb, was determined that it would truly serve all of Washington County. She was unusually creative in finding ways to make the library collection widely accessible. She established “deposit stations,” usually in general stores, post offices, or Sunday
- [Get Your 225th Anniversary Items on August 13th!](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/get-your-225th-anniversary-items-at-green-fest/) - 225th Anniversary merchandise will be available during the Birthday Party for Boonsboro in Shafer Park on August 13th! Items include: Hats $10 T-shirts $20 Mugs $10 Pewter ornaments $10 Wine glasses $5 Sales are cash or check only!
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: Construction of the Washington Monument](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-construction-of-the-washington-monument/) - It must have been a remarkable sight - on the morning of July 4, 1827 as many as 500 citizens of Boonsboro and nearby communities assembled on the town square at 7:00 am and, headed by the stars and stripes and a fife and drum corps, marched to an area called The Blue Rocks at
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Civic Pride - Maintaining the Washington Monument](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-civic-pride-maintaining-the-washington-monument/) - For 190 years, our Monument has endured the relentless pull of gravity, weather extremes, lightening strikes, souvenir collectors and vandalism. A curious rumor circulates that an indignant father suspected his daughters of meeting their suitors at the Monument and, in an attempt to discourage the amorous couples, detonated a charge of dynamite causing further damage
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Isabel S. Mason's poem "The First Washington Monument"](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-isabel-s-masons-poem-the-first-washington-monument/) - The Daughters of the American Revolution collaborated with Harvey Bomberger in his efforts to restore the collapsing Washington Monument during the 1920’s and ‘30’s, difficult years of stock market collapse and the Great Depression. Isabel S. Mason wrote an influential poem dedicated to the Monument entitled, "The First Washington Monument” which was published in The Patriotic
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: Crystal Grottoes](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-crystal-grottoes/) - Crystal Grottoes, the only commercial cave now open in Maryland, is also one of the largest in the state. Nearly one half mile of passage was mapped in 1968. The cave was discovered in 1920 as a result of quarry operations for road material. A drill bit (for placing explosives) disappeared into a hole, and
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: Dr. Peter Fahrney’s Legacy](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-dr-peter-fahrneys-legacy/) - Dr. Peter Fahrney was born in Lancaster, PA in 1767, orphaned by age two and raised by neighboring families. He learned the trade of a tanner and, together with his wife Eve (Durnbaugh) Fahrney, had 4 children. Sadly, his wife died when their oldest child was only 11 years old. Perhaps encouraged by his in-laws
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: The Storied Past of Inn BoonsBoro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-storied-past-of-inn-boonsboro/) - There were only five houses in Boonsboro in 1796: Peter Conn’s Eagle Hotel, a structure on the site of 44 N. Main St. that may have been William Boone’s store, Jacob Craig’s house next to the hotel (now the bakery at 7 North Main St.), Mrs. Short’s log-built store (on the site of Vesta’s at
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: Boonsboro's Agriculture](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-agriculture/) - Lord Baltimore envisioned an agricultural economy in western Maryland and in 1732 he offered land, free of charge, to settlers provided they establish a farm with an orchard of 100 trees. Fruit trees flourished in the region and apple orchards became a common feature on farmsteads. Apples were grown primarily for their juice and hard
- [Photos from 225th Events](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-from-225th-events/)
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: The Fall of Roxbury Distillery](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-fall-of-roxbury-distillery/) - The enterprise of whiskey manufacture at the Roxbury Distillery Company along Antietam Creek generated substantial economic benefits to the community. Barrels were supplied by a cooper’s shop at Devil’s Backbone and the barrel hoops were forged at Edward Stockslager’s blacksmith shop at Devil’s Backbone, later at Breathedsville. Stonemasons and builders were hired to construct the
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: The Rise of Roxbury Distillery](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-rise-of-roxbury-distillery/) - Ruins of a community that grew up and prospered from 1772 to 1918 can still be seen where Roxbury Bridge crosses Antietam Creek northwest of Boonsboro. John Shafer settled along the banks of Antietam Creek in 1772, eventually constructing a water powered stone gristmill. Early settlers provided flour to markets in Baltimore and Philadelphia but
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: Mayor Bomberger Threatened](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-mayor-bomberger-threatened/) - As reported in last week’s Boonsboro Reflection, Harvey S. Bomberger was an industrious and progressive citizen involved in politics, commerce, civic organizations, publishing and expansion of libraries in the region. Late in his life he served Boonsboro as Mayor from 1929 to 1934. His life of service was chillingly interrupted as described in the June
- [BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS: How the Black-eyed Susan Became the State Flower](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-how-the-black-eyed-susan-became-the-state-flower/) - Harvey Bomberger is a famous son of Boonsboro, having served in the House of Delegates and the Maryland State Senate. He was the co-founder and first chairman of the Washington County Historical Society and president of the Boonsboro Cemetery Association. But the adoption of the black-eyed Susan as Maryland’s State Flower ranks as one of
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro Mayors](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboro-mayors/) - Mayors (originally called burgesses) were elected annually from 1831-1839, bi-annually from 1940 through 1975 and, since then, mayors have been elected to four-year terms. At Boonsboro’s first election in 1831, Jonathan Shafer was chosen as first Burgess and Captain Lewis Fletcher, Assistant Burgess. They served until 1835. Since that time, over 70 individuals (all men)
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Bowman House](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-bowman-house/) - The Bowman House, at 323 North Main Street, was built in 1826 and is typical of log dwellings built in Western Maryland during the first half of the 19th century. It has two stories built in an “L” shaped plan. A hewn V-notch construction detail was used at the exterior corners and there are three
- [Boonsboro's 225th Anniversary Featured on Focus on the 4State](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboros-225th-anniversary-featured-on-focus-on-the-4state/) - Have you seen the recent interviews with Assistant Mayor Cindy Kauffman and 225th Anniversary Committee Co-Chair Chuck Schwalbe on WHAG? They both did an excellent job promoting Boonsboro and our 225th Anniversary events! You can watch both interviews here http://www.your4state.com/news/video/focus-on-the-4state-boonsboro-md-225-year-anniversary_20170405134500/687514528?searchType=ALL&compId=687514483
- [Barbara Ingram Students Visit Bowman House](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/barbara-ingram-students-visit-bowman-house/) - Students from Barbara Ingram School for the Arts toured the Bowman House recently to get inspiration for a play they will be writing and performing depicting the reunion of Boonsboro brothers Jacob and John Heck. The brothers met in town between the Battles of South Mountain and Antietam. The students also met Eric Krieger, the
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Trade in Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-trade-in-boonsboro/) - While the economy of western Maryland was largely founded on agriculture, the growing population in and around Boonsboro attracted an impressive range of tradesmen and craftsmen. Coverlet makers, shoemakers, carpet weavers, cabinetmakers, tinners, tailors, potters and gunsmiths all found opportunities in the growing village. And, of course, the steady traffic along the turnpike brought patrons
- [Boonsboro Reflections: John Bowman, Potter](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-john-bowman-potter/) - Potters were familiar tradesmen in the 19th century, playing a necessary role fashioning utilitarian and decorative containers for local households. John Bowman enlisted in the Union Army in 1862 and after his discharge in 1865 he apprenticed with his father, a potter, in Benevola. In 1868 John E. Bowman established Boonsboro Pottery and manufactured a
- [225th Anniversary receives First Energy Foundation grant!](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/225th-anniversary-receives-first-energy-foundation-grant/) - First Energy Foundation awarded an $8500 grant toward Boonsboro's 225th Anniversary Celebrations! Members of the Boonsboro Historical Society, Boonsboro Mayor Howard Long and Assistant Mayor Cindy Kauffman are shown here at the check presentation.
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Slow, Steady Growth](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-slow-steady-growth/) - The first of Boonsboro’s 44 half-acre lots was sold in 1792. By 1801 the Eagle Hotel (now Inn Boonsboro) was built and a post office established. Peter Conn, the proprietor of the new hotel was also the Town’s first postmaster. At first, the town grew slowly; in 1803, 11 years after Boonsboro was established, only
- [Boonsboro Reflections: John McAdam Introduces the Macadam Road Surface to America](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-john-mcadam-introduces-the-macadam-road-surface-to-america/) - The first macadam surface in the United States was laid on the "Boonsborough Turnpike Road" between Hagerstown and Boonsboro, Maryland. By 1822, this section was the last unimproved gap in the great National Road leading from Baltimore, on the Chesapeake Bay, to Wheeling, on the Ohio River. Construction specifications for the turnpike road incorporated those
- [Boonsboro 225th Event - History, Music & Wine at Big Cork](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-225th-event-history-music-wine-at-big-cork/) - Evening of History, Music and Wine at Big Cork Sunday, April 30th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Big Cork Vineyards, 4236 Main St., Rohrersville, MD Come out and celebrate Boonsboro's 225th Anniversary with a kick-off event at Big Cork Vineyards. If you love wine and history, this event is for you!! Sip some wine, enjoy the
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The National Road Joins Baltimore & the Western Settlements](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-national-road-joins-baltimore-the-western-settlements/) - Boonsboro’s growth and prosperity certainly benefited from the construction of the Bank Road, later known as the National Road (now Alternate 40). George Washington and Thomas Jefferson believed that a trans-Appalachian road was necessary for unifying the young country. In 1806 Congress authorized construction of the road and President Jefferson signed the act establishing the
- [Boonsboro Reflections: The Salem Church Served Lutheran & Reformed Congregations](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-the-salem-church-served-lutheran-reformed-congregations/) - In 1806, construction was completed on Boonsboro’s dual-congregation Salem Church on Potomac Street. This church, jointly owned and serving both Lutheran and Reformed congregations for many years, was considered one of the finest stone churches in western Maryland. After the Civil War, the two congregations were able to build separate buildings. In 1870, the cornerstone was
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Boonsboro's First Church](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-boonsboros-first-church/) - Settlers in the area established the congregation of Salem Church decades before the founding of Boonsboro. A log schoolhouse located ½ mile northeast of town along Route 66 served as the worship site. While this structure is long gone, remnants of a graveyard can still be found there.
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Historic Gravesites](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-historic-gravesites/) - Boonsboro Reflections: Historic Gravesites William Boone died in 1798, only six years after founding Boonsboro. He was buried on his land. In 1802, planning and construction of the Salem Church began on property acquired from the Boone family and the Old Salem Graveyard was established. Today, the Trinity United Church of Christ occupies the
- [Boonsboro Reflections: 1792 & the Founding of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-1792-the-founding-of-boonsboro/) - In 1792, William Boone and his brother, George, laid out 44 half-acre lots - 22 on each side of the main wagon road connecting Fredericktown and Hagerstown (now Alternate 40) - with the town square at the intersection with the road to Sharpsburg (now MD 34). Thus, Boonsboro was born! The town was originally called
- [Boonsboro Reflections: George Boone](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections/) - This year Boonsboro is celebrating the 225th anniversary of its founding with commemorative events scheduled throughout the year. BOONSBORO REFLECTIONS will be published regularly with the hope that these glimpses into our past will inform and entertain you and arouse your civic pride in our unique, historic community. Who founded Boonsboro? George Boone III emigrated from
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Maryland Settlers](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-2/) - Attracting Settlers to the Maryland Frontier... Charles Calvert, the 5th Lord Baltimore, was a British nobleman and Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland. Settlement in western Maryland was slow, so in 1732 he developed a plan to “increase the number of honest people within our province of Maryland”. Calvert offered 200 acres of land to
- [Boonsboro Reflections: William Boone arrives](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-william-boone-arrives/) - William Boone Arrives in Maryland William Boone moved from Berks County, Pennsylvania to present–day Boonsboro in 1776 and married Susanna Parks around 1778. He and Susanna made their living as a farm family, raising six children on a 100-acre tract of land with the farmhouse standing behind today’s Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ. Drawing
- [Boonsboro Reflections: Expansion of Boone Land Holdings](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections-expansion-of-boone-land-holdings/) - After working his 100-acre farm for 15 years, William Boone purchased a 140-acre parcel of land known as Fellowship from Valentine Nicodemus in 1791. The important wagon road connecting Fredericktown and Hagerstown ran through that parcel and was destined to become Boonsboro’s Main Street. Photos of the original 1775 Deed from David Ross, Richard Henderson
- [Announcing 225th Anniversary Events!](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/announcing-225th-anniversary-events/) - We are excited to announce five events planned in celebration of Boonsboro's 225th Anniversary in 2017. There is truly something for all ages and interests - from baseball games and road races to wine, live music and theater! And don't forget the reenactment on July 1st at Washington Monument! Click HERE for the calendar. Our
- [225th Anniversary of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/225th-anniversary-of-boonsboro/) - Celebrate Boonsboro’s 225th Anniversary! Members of the Boonsboro Historical Society and the Economic Development Commission are busy planning activities that will take place throughout 2017 in honor of the 225th Anniversary of the founding of Boonsboro. The various events offer something for everyone – details will be posted here and promoted on our Facebook page,
- [Pass It On - Ruann Newcomer - Shopping](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-ruann-newcomer-shopping/) - Ruann Newcomer George, born 1945, talks about growing up in Boonsboro, places to shop and eat such as Warrenfeltz. Other things mentioned: Piano teachers Gladys Thomas and Hilda Clopper. Dr. Wade and Dr. Secondary. The Baby Contest held at the park in August of 1946 in which 25 local babies were entered. Her maternal grandfather
- [Pass It On - Mary Coffman Crampton - school and more](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-mary-coffman-crampton-school-and-more/) - A reading by Barbara Crampton of her mother's memories growing up in Boonsboro. Mary Coffman Crampton attended Boonsboro High School in 1928 and recalls school life, as well as the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and it's work in Boonsboro. The Cramptons lived off Young Ave from 1951 until 2004 when they moved. Listen by clicking
- [Pass It On - Edgar Green - Boonsboro Farm Life](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-edgar-green-boonsboro-farm-life/) - Edgar Green, born in 1912, grew up on a farm just outside of Boonsboro. His daughter, Luana, reads an account of his memories of farm life in the early -1900s. Hog butchering, neighbors helping neighbors, and more. Listen by clicking the track below. On an iPad? If the track above doesn't work, click here instead.
- [Pass It On - Edgar Green - Hotel in Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-edgar-green-hotel-in-boonsboro/) - Recollections from Edgar Green, born in 1912, about the hotel in Boonsboro during the Depression. The hotel was also known as the Eagle Hotel (1877), Commercial Hotel (1897), and Mountain Glen Hotel (1922). Today, it is known as Inn BoonsBoro and is owned by author Nora Roberts.
- [Pass It On - Edgar Green - Growing up](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-edgar-green-growing-up/) - Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Early Days of Edgar Green, born 1912 Well, it all started some years ago, August, 1912. I don’t remember much of that day, unlike my cousin (Mary Stone) who remembers it very well. She says she laid in the doctor’s black bag and ate
- [Pass It On - Edgar Green - Shooting](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-edgar-green-shooting/) - Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Shooting 1918, age 6. Pop would buy me toy guns that shot corks. The only trouble was the chicken would grab the cork and run, if I didn’t get there first. 1920, age 8. Dad taught me to shoot a rifle about this time
- [Pass it On - Edgar Green - Farm Life](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-edgar-green-farm-life/) - Edgar Green (born 1912, recollections from 1992) Farm Life The Appletown house Ed grew up was said to be the oldest in the area, beginning as a log cabin. The stream on the farm was sizable and had fish. Ed’s granddad Green was temperate in all things. When Ed visited his house, he was made
- [Pass It On - Edgar Green - School in Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-edgar-green-school-in-boonsboro/) - Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Stories from School About this time, (1924) it was off to Boonsboro to school—quite a change for a country boy. Started in Miss Cressman’s room in the 5th grade. After about 3 weeks, she put me in the 6th. Walked from Appletown to the
- [Pass It On - Edgar Green - Civil War](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-edgar-green/) - Stories from Edgar Green (born in 1912) related to the Civil War, as recorded by his daughter Luana Green Goodwin. Civil War Ed reflected: “I’m sorry I didn’t ask my grandfathers more about the Civil War because both remembered it well. They told me how farmers would hide their horses by stacking straw around them.
- [Pass It On Please....](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-please/) - The Boonsboro Historical Society is inviting long-time residents to pass it on.... their memories that is! The Society and and former Boonsboro resident Luana Goodwin have begun an effort to gather stories from long-time residents. We are interested in preserving the history that lives on in the minds and experiences of some of our oldest residents.

## Pages

- [Welcome to History in Boonsboro, MD](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/) - Preserving the rich history of Boonsboro, its founding by the Boone family and the location of two Civil War battles.
- [Boonesborough Days Vendor List](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonesborough-days-vendor-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2vw||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font_size=”27px” custom_padding=”5px||5px|” link_option_url=”https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Festival-Map-2021-1.pdf” global_colors_info=”{}”] 2026 Boonesborough Days Vendor List [/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_free_form=”#bbdVendorSearch {|| width: 100%;|| max-width: 600px;|| padding: 14px 18px;|| margin: 0 auto 30px auto;|| display: block;|| border: 2px solid #ddd;|| border-radius: 999px;|| font-size: 16px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]
- [New Vendor Application](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendor-applications/new-vendor-application/) - Applications for vendors who have not exhibited at Boonesborough Days before.
- [Boonesborough Days Festival Vendor Applications](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendor-applications/) - Vendor and Demonstrator Applications for the Annual Boonesborough Days festival in Boonsboro, MD.
- [Food Vendor Application](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendor-applications/food-vendor-application/) - Applications for food vendors at the Annual Boonesborough Days craft festival.
- [Returning Vendor Application](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendor-applications/returning-vendor-application/) - Applications for returning vendors to Boonesborough Days.
- [Volunteer - Share Your Time and Talents](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/volunteer-share-your-time-and-talents/) - If you have a special skill set or enjoy engaging with individuals and have a little spare time during the week or weekend to assist, we'd like to hear from you.
- [Become a Member](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/become-a-member/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#0C71C3″ header_2_font_size=”23px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|50px|||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Membership Mission: To preserve for posterity the heritage of the Boonsboro area. Meetings: Held monthly (except for December and January) are characterized by outstanding programs, as
- [Boonesborough Days](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonesborough-days/) - The Annual Boonesborough Days Festival is sponsored by the Boonsboro Historical Society and is a family event with handmade crafts, artisans and demonstrators.
- [Demonstrator Application](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendor-applications/demonstrator-application/) - Application to be a demonstrator at Boonesborough Days.
- [Rider Agreement for Food Vendors Located in the Pavilion](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/rider-agreement-for-food-vendors-located-in-the-pavilion/) - To help preserve our shared park facilities and ensure the festival can continue for years to come, we ask all food vendors using park pavilions to review and agree to follow the guidelines below.
- [Rules and Policies for Demonstrators and Vendors](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/rules-and-policies-for-demonstrators-and-vendors/) - The rules and policies for vendors and demonstrators at the Boonesborough Days festival held in Boonsboro, MD.
- [News & Events of the Boonsboro Historical Society](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/news-events-of-the-boonsboro-historical-society/) - Latest news and events from the Boonsboro Historical Society in Boonsboro, MD
- [Speaker Series](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/speaker-series/) - Join the Boonsboro Historical Society each month as we hear from fascinating speakers on various aspects of the history of our area.
- [Boonsborough Museum of History](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonesborough-museum-of-history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Boonsborough Museum of History 113 N Main St, Boonsboro, MD 21713 A tour through the museum’s exhibits will give you a much better understanding of what the American Civil War
- [Trolley Museum](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/trolley-museum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Boonsboro Trolley Museum 214 North Main Street, Boonsboro, MD next to the entrance of Shafer Park. The Hagerstown-Frederick Electric Railway Company operated a trolley through Boonsboro from 1902 to 1938. Response to
- [National Road Heritage Museum](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/national-road-heritage-museum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] National Road Heritage Museum The National Road Heritage Museum, which opened in December of 2024, honors the nation’s first federal highway system, built with the intention to expand and populate America’s untamed west.
- [About Us](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/about-boonsboro-historical-society/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Boonsboro Historical Society Early in 1970, several citizens of Boonsboro and surrounding area discussed the founding of a historical society. In March 1970, the Boonsboro Historical Society was officially chartered
- [Thank You for Your Support](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/thank-you-for-your-support/) - Thank you for your support! Without donors and volunteers, our programming would not be possible.
- [Contact Us](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”|600|||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Contact Us Boonsboro Historical SocietyP.O. Box 213Boonsboro, MD 21713e-mail: info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org Sign Up to receive periodic emails of interest from the Boonsboro Historical Society. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Please enable
- [Vendor Tips For a Successful Festival](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendor-tips-for-a-successful-festival/) - See tips for vendors to have a successful festival, including suggestions for social media promotion.
- [Board of Directors](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/board-of-directors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Board of Directors Following are the members of the Boonsboro Historical Society Board of Directors: President- Charles Schwalbe Vice-President- Amy Gibson Secretary- Cindy Kauffman Treasurer- George Messner Director- Diane Putman
- [Photos - Churches](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-churches/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”48px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px||20px||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_font_size_phone=”21px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”] Pass It On Photos – Churches Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”830,1552,1556,1560,2440,1553,2439,1554,2437,1548,1549,1550,1551,1555,1545,1546,2331,2330,2329,2328,2327,2326,2325″ posts_number=”28″ orientation=”portrait” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″
- [Vendor List](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendor-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”26px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Boonesborough Days Vendors Click the buttons below for Vendor List and Festival Map. The vendor list is subject to last-minute changes. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BBDays-2024-Vendor-List-for-Website-e.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”2024 Vendor List
- [Thank you](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/thank-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Logo-Festival.jpg” title_text=”Logo Festival” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”24%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Thank you for submitting an application to be a Vendor at Boonesborough Days. If you are a Returning Vendor, we will be in touch to confirm your application status and
- [Community Worship](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/community-worship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Community Worship Service During Boonesborough Days, churches from around the community come together to have an outdoor worship service on Sunday morning at 10am. Churches take turns leading the serving the service
- [Photos Shafer Park](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-shafer-park/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”90%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”48px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Pass It On Photos – Shafer Park Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1817,1810,1811,1805,1804,1803,1802,1801,1175,341,364,1827,1826,1819,1818,1833″ posts_number=”20″ orientation=”portrait” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_gallery_item_caption=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text
- [Photos Washington Monument](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-washington-monument/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”48px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Pass It On Photos – Washington Monument Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1792,1789,1786,1727,1717,1716,1714,1713,1712,1711,1710,1709,1703,1701,1697,1568,1393,1007,66,67″ posts_number=”20″ orientation=”portrait” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_gallery_item_caption=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Washington Monument](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/washington-monument/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Washington Monument Located atop South Mountain, the Washington Monument, built in 1827, is the first monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington, predating the Washington Monument located on the
- [Old South Mountain Inn](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/south-mountain-inn/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”3_5,2_5″][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Old South Mountain Inn Founded as early as 1732, the inn has seen history. In 1755 it is probable that General Edward Braddock, accompanied by the young Lt. George Washington,
- [Dahlgren Chapel](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/dahlgren-chapel/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”3_5,2_5″][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Dahlgren Chapel Dahlgren Chapel sits atop South Mountain, directly across from Old South Mountain Inn. In 1876 the inn was the private residence of Madeline Vinton Dahlgren, the wealthy widow
- [Crystal Grottoes](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/crystal-grottoes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Crystal Grottoes 19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD This geological gem is a must-see in Boonsboro. The Crystal Grottoes Caverns were founded in 1920 when the State Roads Commission was quarrying
- [Civil War Battles of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/battles-of-boonsboro/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ custom_padding=”||108px|||”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_2_font_size=”24px” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Civil War and Boonsboro The little town of Boonsboro, nestled at the western foot of South Mountain, was the site of two Civil War battles. During the
- [Bowman House](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|true” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Bowman House The Bowman House, located at 323 North Main Street, is typical of log houses built in Western Maryland during the first half of the 19th century. It
- [Pass It On Program](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Pass It On To celebrate the 225th anniversary (2017) of the founding of the town of Boonsboro, the Boonsboro Historical Society began an effort to gather stories and photos from long-time residents. We want to preserve
- [Photos - Schools](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-schools/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_enable_color=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” hover_enabled=”0″ make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” background_enable_color=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”49px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px||20px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_text_color=”#000000″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Pass It On Photos – Schools Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” posts_number=”20″ show_title_and_caption=”off” gallery_ids=”3307,2327,2040,1821,1820,1829,1836,3531,1765,1764,1762,1520,1570,1755,1674,1673,1672,1668,426,3528,3537,3536,3532,3530,3529,2019,1965,1963,1961,1960,1959,1816,1815,1800,1796,1832″ hover_enabled=”0″
- [Photos Neighborhoods](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-neighborhoods/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” hover_enabled=”0″ make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”42px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Pass It On Photos – Neighborhoods & Street Scenes Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”2062,2056,2054,2047,2041,2042,2036,2035,2034,2024,2022,2010,1993,1990,1991,1989,1988,1890,1891,1958,1889,1887,1886,1884,1881,1879,1877,1875,1873,1852,1853,1847,1856,1790,1776,1775,1767,1717,1570,1568,1525,1524,1523,1522,1521,1229,1240,1249,1223,1105,1101,1100,1099,1049,1037,976,970,426,268,267″ posts_number=”20″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″
- [Photos Events](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”48px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px||20px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_font_size_phone=”21px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Pass It On Photos – Events Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1962,2059,2058,2057,2056,2073,2084,2110,2102,2437″ posts_number=”20″ orientation=”portrait” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Photos Businesses](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-businesses/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_enable_color=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” hover_enabled=”0″ make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” background_enable_color=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”45px” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” sticky_enabled=”0″] Pass It On Photos – Boonsboro Businesses Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”129,970,1880,1098,268,449,941,1105,1416,1418,1419,1420,1759,1798,1797,1799,1791,1851,1876,353,2036,2071,2088,2089,2090,2091,2092,2455,2456″ posts_number=”20″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ title_font=”||||||||”
- [Photos People of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/photos-people-of-boonsboro/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”47px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px||20px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_font_size_phone=”24px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding_phone=”5px|5px|5px|5px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”20px||20px||false|false”] Pass It On Photos – People of Boonsboro Back to Galleries [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”3311,3308,3305,3295,2899,2896,2789,2620,2397,2336,2333,3301,3298,2334,2254,2128,2127,2126,2125,2123,2122,2120,2114,2111,2110,2108,2099,2098,2097,2095,2086,2085,2083,2082,2081,2080,2079,2078,2077,2076,2075,2074,2073,2072,2070,2069,2067,2066,2065,2064,2063,2061,2060,2101,2100,2109,2103,2055,2053,2052,2051,2050,2049,2048,2046,2045,2044,2043,2042,2038,2037,2035,2033,2031,2030,2028,2025,2024,2021,2020,2018,2017,2015,2014,2013,2009,2008,2007,2006,2004,2068,2002,2001,2000,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993,1992,1990,1989,1988,1987,1986,1985,1984,1983,1982,1981,1980,1979,1978,1977,1976,1975,1974,1956″ posts_number=”32″
- [Pass It On Photos](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-photos/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_enable_color=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px” hover_enabled=”0″ make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_enable_color=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”53px” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” header_text_color=”#000000″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_text_color=”#000000″] Pass It On Photos We are collecting old photographs of Boonsboro –
- [History of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ header_font=”|800|||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] History of Boonsboro Nestled at the foot of South Mountain between Hagerstown and Frederick, lies a rural town founded in 1792 by two brothers, George and William Boone, cousins
- [Pivotal People](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pivotal-people/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_font=”|800|||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size=”24px”] Pivotal People The Boone Family George and William Boone, brothers, came to this region in the late 1700s. George was a land speculator and the two quickly realized the
- [William Boone Gravesite](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-founder-william-boone/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font=”|800|||||||”] William Boone, Founder William Boone is the founder of what is today, Boonsboro, along with his brother George. His family gravesite is located to the rear of the Trinity
- [Boonsboro Reflections](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-reflections/) - Historical reflections by the Boonsboro Historical Society for the 225th anniversary of the Town of Boonsboro in 2017.
- [225th Anniversary of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/225th-anniversary-of-boonsboro/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Celebrate Boonsboro’s 225th Anniversary! Members of the Boonsboro Historical Society and the Economic Development Commission have planned activities throughout 2017 in honor of the 225th Anniversary of the founding of Boonsboro. The various events offer something for everyone – details will be posted here and promoted on our Facebook page, so be sure to
- [Places of Interest](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/places-of-interest/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Battle of Boonsboro Battle of South Mountain Boonsborough Museum of History Bowman House Crystal Grottoes Dahlgren Chapel National Road Heritage Museum Old South Mountain Inn Trolley Museum Washington Monument William Boone Gravesite Nearby: Antietam Battlefield[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [Events](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_font=”|600|||||||”] Events The Historical Society hosts a number of events throughout the year. Membership Meeting – The Boonsboro Historical Society hosts a membership meeting with a featured speaker
- [Pass It On Historical Documents](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/pass-it-on-historical-documents/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” width=”100%”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” width=”100%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”5px||||false|false” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”41px” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_color=”#000000″ background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” header_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_font_size_phone=”22px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet”] Pass It On Historical Documents See below for some of the documents, newspapers, brochures, etc. we’ve scanned to
- [Inventory Photo Gallery](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bhs-inventory/inventory-photo-gallery/) - Return to Inventory List Return to Inventory List
- [Oral History Recorded Memories](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/oral-history-recorded-memories/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] Oral History/ Recorded Memories What do our town’s longest-living residents remember? That’s what we wanted to know when we started doing recorded interviews with them in 2017. So we listened, asked questions and recorded. Then, we cut up their comments into audio clips by
- [Vendors](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/vendors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Vendors for Boonesborough Days 2019 All That’s Prim America from the Sky Ankrum’s Woodcrafts Art2Die4 Artpoptart Authentic Maryland Seaglass B & B Crafts Back 9 Woodworks Baker Bag
- [Veterans Project](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/veterans-project/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#122d5e” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” top_divider_style=”arrow3″ top_divider_color=”rgba(5,45,89,0.82)” top_divider_height=”90px” top_divider_flip=”vertical”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/American-Flag-background2-trans-1.png” max_width=”1874px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.7″ text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”35px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.89)” custom_margin=”|0px|20px|34px” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|30px”] Pass It On – Veterans Project The following is a series of interviews with Boonsboro veterans, conducted at the Clopper-Michael American Legion Post #10 in Boonsboro as part
- [Clopper Michael American Legion Post 10](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/clopper-michael-american-legion-post-10/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.1″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#122d5e” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” top_divider_style=”arrow3″ top_divider_color=”rgba(5,45,89,0.82)” top_divider_height=”90px” top_divider_flip=”vertical”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.1″ background_color=”#e5e5e5″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” max_width=”1391px”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.22.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.1″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|25px||25px” admin_label=”Heading – Clopper-Michael American Legion Post”] Clopper-Michael American Legion Post #10 [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.1″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.89)” custom_margin=”20px|20px|20px|20px” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” header_2_font=”|600|||||||”] American Legion Post #10 was chartered in October 19,
- [South County Historic Church Tour](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/south-county-historic-church-tour/) - The Boonsboro Historical Society hosts an annual tour of the historic churches in South Washington County, Maryland each December. The tour includes a total of 17 churches located in Boonsboro, Keedysville and Sharpsburg. Some of the churches have special music and refreshments for visitors. A wonderful way to celebrate the holidays by touring these
- [Boone Walk and Run](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boone-walk-and-run/) - In 2017, the town celebrated its 225th Anniversary with a special 2.25 mile event. This year, we're building on last year's successful event and keeping the festivity alive with by extending the route - the town's first official 5K! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 FROM 9AM TO 11AM. Registration opens at 8am. The 3.1 mile course starts
- [zoom](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/zoom/)
- [Search Results](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/search_gcse/) - Search Results
- [Heck Brothers Historical Play](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/play/) - 225th Anniversary Heck Brothers Historic Play: Brothers at Arms September 16 & 17th The Boonsboro Historical Society presents the true story of "Brothers at Arms", a play written and performed by The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts depicting the reunion of Boonsboro's Heck brothers who fought on opposite sides in the Civil
- [2.25 Mile Anniversary Race & Fitness Challenge](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonsboro-225th-race/) - Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 from 9am - Noon Celebrate the 225th anniversary of Boonsboro's founding with a historic run/walk around town! The 2.25 mile course starts in Shafer Memorial Park, travels down Reeder's Alley, loops around beautiful Boonsboro Cemetery, and heads back to the park via Young Ave and Park Dr. Post-race festivities will feature optional bonus workouts, commemorative awards for top finishers and
- [225th Photos](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/225th-photos/) - Photos from our 225th Events: April 225th Celebration Kick Off at Big Cork Vineyards with historical music and speaker May Field Trip of 4th graders to Bowman House and Trolley Museum
- [Tour of Boonsboro](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/tour-of-boonsboro/) - Loading Tour Tour Powered by

## Projects

- [Food, Fun & More!](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/project/food-fun-more/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Food, Fun & More! Each festival year showcases different food vendors, but you can be sure there will be something great to eat while you’re perusing all the booths. Funnel cakes, BBQ, cold
- [Antique Car Show](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/project/antique-car-show/) - Antique Car Show The event wouldn't be complete without enjoying a little history in the form of automobiles. Each Sunday of the Boonesborough Days Festival weekend, the Blue & Gray Model T Ford Club hosts its Antique Car Show between 9am and 3pm. The show is held in the grassy area behind the vendor booths,
- [Handmade Crafts](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/project/handmade-crafts/) - Handmade Crafts Boonesborough Days celebrates handmade crafts and history. With the exception of food vendors, all exhibitors display handmade crafts and many offer demonstrations of how their crafts were made. You'll find everything from hand-stitched wool pillows and decorations and repurposed glass bottles to refurbished wooden trunks, jewelry, and darling doll clothes. And, there's lots
- [Demonstrations](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/project/demonstrations/) - Craft and Historical Demonstrations Part of the fun for the whole family is to watch crafters in action. See the blacksmith at his art during the festival. He'll be stoking the fire and using his tools to bang out some amazing creations. We've had crafters making jewelry, brooms, boxes, water color scarves and historical demonstrators

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- [Clopper](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/clopper/)
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- [Arts Jewelry](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/arts-jewelry/)
- [Hauser](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/houser/)
- [Nicodemus](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/nicodemus/)
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- [Huffer](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/huffer/)
- [Gilardi](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/gilardi/)
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- [Boone 5K](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/boone-5k/)
- [Gantz](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/gantz/)
- [Veterans Project](https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/category/veterans-project/)

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