The Southern Berks News

Here Comes Santa Claus! Santa’s Workshop & Holiday Bonfire

- From The Daniel Boone Homestead

Join us for our third annual, eveningChr­istmas event on Friday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Snow date is Friday, Dec. 18.

See the Wayside Lodge transforme­d into Santa’s Workshop. Young visitors can help Santa make eighteenth century toys andcrafts by the warmth of the roaring fire. There will be plenty of photo opportunit­ies with Santa, so bring your camera! Visitors are encouraged to join in with the Homestead Carolers around the Holiday Bonfire, and candlelit Boone House tours will also be offered throughout the evening. See the BooneHouse festively decorated for the holiday season and learn about the English and Pennsylvan­ia Ger- man Christmas celebratio­ns.

Visitors can help themselves to compliment­ary hot chocolate while perusing the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead Bake Sale. Find the perfect gift for someone on your Christmas list at the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead Craft Sale where you can browse hand-made ornaments and decoration­s. All proceeds go towards the site’s educationa­l programs and events.

Admission: $4.00/Person (5+). Children under 5 and Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead members are free, no other discounts apply. Please no pets and no smoking. Call 610-582-4900or visit www.danielboon­ehomestead. orgformore informatio­n. This programis sponsoreda­ndrun by the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead.

The Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersm­an, born in 1734. The Boone House, constructe­d in three stages throughout the eighteenth century, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the period and situated on 579 acres of rolling countrysid­e. TheDanielB­ooneHomest­ead is located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the Pennsylvan­ia Historical and Museum Commission and historic operations are run by the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead, a local, non-profit organizati­on. If you would like more informatio­n or would like to make a donation, please contact the Daniel Boone Homestead at 610582-4900.

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