I was just here today. They no longer charge an admission fee just to walk around, only to tour the house. This is much more well organized now as they have informational signs by all the buildings telling a little of the history. The only original part of the Daniel Boone house is the foundation and basement. Its a shame they had that door locked and closed on your visit. Going down in the basement and seeing the original walls is the highlight of the place, that and the sawmill. Really enjoyed my visit. Daniel Boone is a hero of mine for all the adventuring and exploring he did.
The land was sold/transferred to William Maugridge. The matriarch of the Boone family was Mary Milton Maugridge. William was her brother though I suppose it could be another William from the Maugridge children. William did die in Berks Co, though. DeTurk bought it when William died in 1766. Daniel is my 1st cousin 7x removed. His grandfather George III and MMM are my 7th GG. James and George IV are my 6th GG. Then it goes to Martha and Hannah. Thank you for showing me a glimpse of my family heritage. P.S. an interesting note to though that know, famous poet John Milton is Daniel's 2x GG. He wrote the extraordinarily famous piece, "Paradise Lost". Only mention it because I mentioned the matriarch, Mary Milton Maugridge Boone. Mary's grandmother also named Mary (nee Powell) was the focal point in most of his famous writings because of their tumultuous marriage.
Really enjoyed this. Daniel Boone is distant kin on my mother's side.. I believe through his daughter Jemima.. thanks for your interest in history and nature.. we all benefit so much from it..
Nice tour...did you get to visit Exeter Friends Meetinghouse just down the road...The Boones and Lincoln families worshipped there. Also you might check out the Morgan Log Cabin on Weikel Rd in Lansdale, Pa...Daniel's maternal side were the Morgans.
Down in my neck of the woods again. 👍🏻 Ps about 2 or 3 miles from there is Lincoln rd where President Lincoln’s great grandparents lived. I realized that this is an old video. I guess you weren’t in my neck of the woods again. LOL
I'm Dan'el's first cousin several time removed. His Uncle Benjamin and several cousins remained in the general Berks County area before moving to western Pennsylvania. My 4X great grandmother was one of those, settling northern Armstrong County.
I lived in Douglassville 15 years ago and I would ride my mountain bicycle to Daniel Boone Homestead almost on a daily basis weather permitting. That sawmill is a real operating sawmill and in the spring they would have public demonstrations of it operating. I don't know if they still do that, but it's a really cool sight to see. They could only run it for about 20 to 30 minutes at a time as it uses an astronomical amount of water fed by that small lake there as it drains it down too much. Then they have to wait for at least another 30 minutes for the creek to fill the lake back up again to resume operation. I've been batting around the idea of getting back there again to visit as I'm located in Schuylkill county now since leaving Dougassville. That Monocacy Hill nearby was always a nice place to ride.
I am related to Daniel Boone. Joseph Boone Jr was my 6x Great Grandfather he was Daniel Boones first cousin, they moved to North Carolina and then later on to Kentucky.
Cliff, I am a Creationist. I very much appreciate your not beating your viewers over the head with theories regarding evolution and "millions and millions" of years required for the geological changes presented . I find this most refreshing, as you examine sites, you refer to places as old, ancient etc., leaving your hearers to make up their own minds. Thank you.
i just got this text from my aunt yesterday.... Our 7 x great grandfather on the Rissmiller side was Edward Morgan, he was a Quaker who was born in Wales in 1670 & died in Montgomery County PA. in 1736. His log house is preserved unchanged in Kulpsville, PA. His daugher Sarah married Squire Boone & they had a son named .....Daniel Boone! Yes, Daniel Boone is our 1st cousin 7x removed!
Leave Danial and drive west on 422 a few miles you come to Lincoln road. Left on Lincoln road a mile or so and come to Mordechai Lincolns home on the Antietam Creek. He was Abraham Lincolns great granddad. The home was a private residence last time I drove by it but that was years ago. I always thought my township, Exeter, that the home is in, should buy it and make it a place we can visit. I wouldn't mind spending some tax money on it. We bought the Reading Country Club Golf Course so why not?
Our state is so rich with history. Don't let COVID deter you. People may not be able to travel to other countries, states, etc. there is so much to see right here. Go to Bucks county for a historical view of colonial America and the revolutionary war such as Washington's Crossing, etc.
those spinning things look like pitch axes but they also remind me of a windmill. they are interesting looking. this was a cool location I never knew of. thanks for sharing
I'm from the Pittsburgh area and my sister moved down to west chester after she got married awhile ago and then they built a home in birdsboro nd she lived down there for 12years nd we went to to the homestead about 8yrs ago..I love doing stuff like that.
To me it would be more valuable to pay the seven bucks and find out more about the history of the place when visiting, maybe even get to see inside. Walking around and guessing misses the whole point. On the other hand the park could just charge five bucks and put up unobtrusive informational signs, or a guided brochure. What a great project for a grad student it could be. Thanks for taking the time to film and share this.
This is cool. One of my grgrgr... Grandfather's was thomas Ellis, a church Elder who hung out with this family. There's a story he scolded Daniels sisters. I've been to the meeting house where my Thomas is buried along with some Lee's and Boones etc. Really cool, love this bit of history
Those thing on the side of the house are called shutter lockdown for the shutters when they are opened up from the outside of the house . That kind of home would be neet to live in
You should pay the money and takes it tour. After all its history and you may learn something. Especially if I've traveled from far away I'm going to take the tour.
you were about a half a mile away from my house. My dad passed away in jan.i moved back to berks county to take care of my mother. across the street from me is the farm that belonged to one of daniel boones uncles. i grew up over there. it used to be a lot nicer, the lake is getting full of silt.
Hey new subscriber from PA here. Really liking what you do. You should wonder around Gettysburg for maybe a good Halloween vid seeing as it's haunted! haha Nice video!
Neat. Would been cool to have seen inside the house. I'm sure somebody live in either the house or one of the buildings. Sheep need water. took tour to Loretta Lynn's home where she grew up.. We plan visit the one her her husband and children live. Due to the pandemic probably not doing tours. Visiting grave yards don't bother me. I'm sensitive, run in the family. My mom, her grandmother, me and my youngest sister are the sensitive ones. As long as they don't jump me I'm cool. Some call it a gift I call it a curse.there are some lost souls have seen orbs.if I could help someone go to the light I would. Only had one encounter with one negative spirit.. Have remember they lived there first. Its cool just to walk and explore, I always be respective when visiting cemeteries, grave yards.. N.j.:-)
Exploring on you own is fine, but you will not get even a fraction of the information that a tour will normally provide about the site! Add to that the fact that many historical sites get very little funding from the State or the Federal government and rely heavily on the fees paid for access and tours to keep the site maintained! So by purposefully avoiding those options you are taking advantage of a resource you are not getting as much information, and doing little to help make sure that it is there for others to enjoy and learn from. Just some food for thought on your philosophy of not doing tours. When I go to historical sites I not only take the paid tours, but I also donate as they usually have a box for that purpose as well. I have volunteered at many sites and events in my area, and am all to aware of how little the Government spends on the maintenance of most historical areas! Unless it is one of the ones like Williamsburg or James Town that brings in loads of people every year they give them little thought and even less in the way of funding.
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I was just here today. They no longer charge an admission fee just to walk around, only to tour the house. This is much more well organized now as they have informational signs by all the buildings telling a little of the history. The only original part of the Daniel Boone house is the foundation and basement. Its a shame they had that door locked and closed on your visit. Going down in the basement and seeing the original walls is the highlight of the place, that and the sawmill. Really enjoyed my visit. Daniel Boone is a hero of mine for all the adventuring and exploring he did.
The land was sold/transferred to William Maugridge. The matriarch of the Boone family was Mary Milton Maugridge. William was her brother though I suppose it could be another William from the Maugridge children. William did die in Berks Co, though. DeTurk bought it when William died in 1766. Daniel is my 1st cousin 7x removed. His grandfather George III and MMM are my 7th GG. James and George IV are my 6th GG. Then it goes to Martha and Hannah. Thank you for showing me a glimpse of my family heritage.
P.S. an interesting note to though that know, famous poet John Milton is Daniel's 2x GG. He wrote the extraordinarily famous piece, "Paradise Lost". Only mention it because I mentioned the matriarch, Mary Milton Maugridge Boone. Mary's grandmother also named Mary (nee Powell) was the focal point in most of his famous writings because of their tumultuous marriage.
The sheep are so cute!
It's possible those pegged handles were for the shutters to hold them in place
when open.
They were looking at u like seriously.
Really enjoyed this. Daniel Boone is distant kin on my mother's side.. I believe through his daughter Jemima.. thanks for your interest in history and nature.. we all benefit so much from it..
Those things are to hold the window shutters open. Some times the wind will blow the shutters close and could break the window glass.
Yes they moved to North Carolina
The metal piece you were turning is called a Shutter Dog it is used to hold the shutter open
Nice tour...did you get to visit Exeter Friends Meetinghouse just down the road...The Boones and Lincoln families worshipped there. Also you might check out the Morgan Log Cabin on Weikel Rd in Lansdale, Pa...Daniel's maternal side were the Morgans.
Down in my neck of the woods again. 👍🏻
Ps about 2 or 3 miles from there is Lincoln rd where President Lincoln’s great grandparents lived.
I realized that this is an old video. I guess you weren’t in my neck of the woods again. LOL
Great video! Thank you for sharing your journeys. Always very interesting.
Daniel Boone is my great great great great grandfather
His sister Elizabeth was my Great Grandmother. I think 4th grt., I would have to look it up HA! Hello cuz.
Very little of this would have existed when Daniel lived there.
And my great great great grandfather was William Deturk
His sister, Anna Hannah, was my 6th great grandmother.
I'm Dan'el's first cousin several time removed. His Uncle Benjamin and several cousins remained in the general Berks County area before moving to western Pennsylvania. My 4X great grandmother was one of those, settling northern Armstrong County.
Another great video. Really enjoyed the homes and sheep were s treat. Thanks again.
Thanks
This an interesting place with the old buildings. The sheep are pretty cool too.
those knobs you were pinning and asking about were to keep the shutters open when they didnt want the windows covered
I lived in Douglassville 15 years ago and I would ride my mountain bicycle to Daniel Boone Homestead almost on a daily basis weather permitting. That sawmill is a real operating sawmill and in the spring they would have public demonstrations of it operating. I don't know if they still do that, but it's a really cool sight to see. They could only run it for about 20 to 30 minutes at a time as it uses an astronomical amount of water fed by that small lake there as it drains it down too much. Then they have to wait for at least another 30 minutes for the creek to fill the lake back up again to resume operation. I've been batting around the idea of getting back there again to visit as I'm located in Schuylkill county now since leaving Dougassville. That Monocacy Hill nearby was always a nice place to ride.
the spinning things are called shutter dogs
Great footage and history. Thanks !
When doing my own tree I found one of Daniel Boone’s sisters had married into my family. Funny what you find when you do family trees...
They're keeping an eye on u.😂😂😂
I am related to Daniel Boone. Joseph Boone Jr was my 6x Great Grandfather he was Daniel Boones first cousin, they moved to North Carolina and then later on to Kentucky.
Cliff, I am a Creationist. I very much appreciate your not beating your viewers over the head with theories regarding evolution and "millions and millions" of years required for the geological changes presented . I find this most refreshing, as you examine sites, you refer to places as old, ancient etc., leaving your hearers to make up their own minds. Thank you.
I enjoy it all so nice to have others thoughts to give something to think about .to each his own, that's why we are all here to love our freemdom.
Beautiful ! Property!
i just got this text from my aunt yesterday.... Our 7 x great grandfather on the Rissmiller side was Edward Morgan, he was a Quaker who was born in Wales in 1670 & died in Montgomery County PA. in 1736. His log house is preserved unchanged in Kulpsville, PA. His daugher Sarah married Squire Boone & they had a son named .....Daniel Boone! Yes, Daniel Boone is our 1st cousin 7x removed!
Great info !
Grants, Morgans, and Boon's all in my family.
Daniel Boone's mother's name was Sarah Morgan.
You can find out more information at the Pa historical society.
Leave Danial and drive west on 422 a few miles you come to Lincoln road. Left on Lincoln road a mile or so and come to Mordechai Lincolns home on the Antietam Creek. He was Abraham Lincolns great granddad. The home was a private residence last time I drove by it but that was years ago. I always thought my township, Exeter, that the home is in, should buy it and make it a place we can visit. I wouldn't mind spending some tax money on it. We bought the Reading Country Club Golf Course so why not?
If i could wish for anything and it would come true. I would wish for a time machine.
Sometimes I think I was meant to live in another time era...
It could be dangerous.
Dan Martin Me too and I would go back, walk with Christ and find out the whole story! Dream on!
SHUTTER STAYS, HOLDS SHUTTERS in open position
Our state is so rich with history. Don't let COVID deter you. People may not be able to travel to other countries, states, etc. there is so much to see right here. Go to Bucks county for a historical view of colonial America and the revolutionary war such as Washington's Crossing, etc.
John DeTurk and his brother Samuel were my 1st cousins 6x removed. I have a lot of deep rooted history with this area.
John Deturk was my great great great great grandfather. My great great great grandfather was born on the homestead.
The things on the side is to hold windows open
Thank you
Very Nice! Cabin
I was there about 10yrs qgo.. My sister used to live in Birdsboro. We didnt go on a tour either just walked around
It's a shutter holder to hold the shutter open
At 10:25, those metal things are used to hold the windows shutters open.
those spinning things look like pitch axes but they also remind me of a windmill. they are interesting looking. this was a cool location I never knew of. thanks for sharing
It was a cool place
Great Job, as usual!
thanks
@ 10:38 they were to hold the shudders open.
They hold the shutters open.
I'm from the Pittsburgh area and my sister moved down to west chester after she got married awhile ago and then they built a home in birdsboro nd she lived down there for 12years nd we went to to the homestead about 8yrs ago..I love doing stuff like that.
Very! INTERESTING!!
To me it would be more valuable to pay the seven bucks and find out more about the history of the place when visiting, maybe even get to see inside. Walking around and guessing misses the whole point. On the other hand the park could just charge five bucks and put up unobtrusive informational signs, or a guided brochure. What a great project for a grad student it could be. Thanks for taking the time to film and share this.
a lach for the shutters
10:24 that is to hold the shutters open
Really awesome
thanks
This is cool. One of my grgrgr... Grandfather's was thomas Ellis, a church Elder who hung out with this family. There's a story he scolded Daniels sisters. I've been to the meeting house where my Thomas is buried along with some Lee's and Boones etc. Really cool, love this bit of history
Those thing on the side of the house are called shutter lockdown for the shutters when they are opened up from the outside of the house . That kind of home would be neet to live in
Tours provide you with far more information, and greatly improve the information about the place or event.
That's my dream some land away from everyone and a little cabin with a garden
The reddish additions might have been built in the 40's, but the original log buildings are very old (1700's?).
those hold the shutters open
He settled boonetown Kentucky. Started out as a settlement pre revolutionary war.
What's the spelling please of hpuse just before you said smoke House. Thank you.
Place feels abandoned…
You should pay the money and takes it tour. After all its history and you may learn something. Especially if I've traveled from far away I'm going to take the tour.
The only part that is original is the cellar under the house, with a spring...... Sadly
Holds shutters open probably
great vid..
you were about a half a mile away from my house. My dad passed away in jan.i moved back to berks county to take care of my mother. across the street from me is the farm that belonged to one of daniel boones uncles. i grew up over there. it used to be a lot nicer, the lake is getting full of silt.
I remember you saying you were from this area some time ago. It is a beautiful area. Hope things work out for you and your mom.
thank you. going very well. have been super busy rebuilding the house.
So it's a bunch of fake buildings? Weird... thank you for the video
Hey new subscriber from PA here. Really liking what you do. You should wonder around Gettysburg for maybe a good Halloween vid seeing as it's haunted! haha Nice video!
Great video
Those things are shutter dogs
Way to modern looking - but nice that they tried - wonder why they didn’t get people that can build like they did back in the day - to build it
Fun fact about sheep: They only have a few bottom teeth to make it easy to pull grass from the ground.
Exploring for yourself is great, but you can learn a lot from an interpretive guide.
Neat. Would been cool to have seen inside the house. I'm sure somebody live in either the house or one of the buildings. Sheep need water. took tour to Loretta Lynn's home where she grew up.. We plan visit the one her her husband and children live. Due to the pandemic probably not doing tours. Visiting grave yards don't bother me. I'm sensitive, run in the family. My mom, her grandmother, me and my youngest sister are the sensitive ones. As long as they don't jump me I'm cool. Some call it a gift I call it a curse.there are some lost souls have seen orbs.if I could help someone go to the light I would. Only had one encounter with one negative spirit.. Have remember they lived there first. Its cool just to walk and explore, I always be respective when visiting cemeteries, grave yards.. N.j.:-)
Reminds me of the George Washington Slept here exploitation. Still interesting, though.
four legged lawn mowers !!! 16:07
Love the sheep.
they had horses and goats and chickens and cows when i was a child.
building at around 4:40 is the old restrooms.
they are to hold open the shutters a lot of homes had them on the first floor to secure the home from indians
there were far more than two tombstones in that small graveyard.
yeah, I got the feeling that there should have been more there.
my nana hiked the homestead every day!
I'd be asking them what I was paying for if you can't go inside
Exploring on you own is fine, but you will not get even a fraction of the information that a tour will normally provide about the site! Add to that the fact that many historical sites get very little funding from the State or the Federal government and rely heavily on the fees paid for access and tours to keep the site maintained! So by purposefully avoiding those options you are taking advantage of a resource you are not getting as much information, and doing little to help make sure that it is there for others to enjoy and learn from. Just some food for thought on your philosophy of not doing tours. When I go to historical sites I not only take the paid tours, but I also donate as they usually have a box for that purpose as well. I have volunteered at many sites and events in my area, and am all to aware of how little the Government spends on the maintenance of most historical areas! Unless it is one of the ones like Williamsburg or James Town that brings in loads of people every year they give them little thought and even less in the way of funding.
if you were not already there, monocacy hill is a real nice hike. that is close too.
If you signed up for a tour you might learn something instead of saying things that are incorrect. Learn your history before you post a video.
thank you