During our time in PA we visited a few historical sites, including the remains of the log cabin of Daniel Boone's grandfather George Boone, having moved to PA from England in 1717. George was father to Daniel's father Squire.
All that remains is the chimney. The log cabin burned in 1924.
Joel and Amelia posed from a distance. The chimney stands on private property in Exeter Township, PA.
We also visited the Exeter Friends Meeting, the Quaker church where Daniel's family attended until his father Squire and some older siblings were excommunicated for marrying outside of the Quaker faith. His mother Sarah continued to attend monthly meetings with the younger children.
Boone and Lincoln family members are interred at the Quaker burial ground in Exeter. The graves are unmarked.
We also visited the Daniel Boone Homestead, the site where Daniel was born on November 2, 1734.
Elías and Jacob enjoyed exploring the property while Marisol, Joel and Amelia watched a film at the visitor's center.
There are geese and other animals at the barn near the homestead.
Sheep too.
The goose commanded Elias' attention.
A blacksmith shop was also moved to the site.
Amelia, Jacob and Joel posed outside the house built on the original foundation of the cabin where Daniel was born.
Here is the original spring in the cold cellar/basement, the only original part of the cabin where Daniel Boone lived.
There is also an herb garden in the yard.
Also a smokehouse which was build by a subsequent owner of the property. The Boones left for North Carolina in 1750.
Long live the legacy of America pioneer, explorer and frontiersman Daniel Boone, who died on September 26, 1820!
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