Daniel Boone leads settlers into Kentucky. (2 Viewers)

[29 Let's Go]

Daniel Boone first tried to lead settlers to Kentucky in 1773, but was forced to turn back after fierce fight with the Shawnee. His youngest son was killed in the fight. Financially backed by Judge Richard Henderson, he and 30 axemen blazed a trail known as the Wilderness Trail in April of 1775. He then lead his family and others settle to Boonesborough in September of that same year.

 

[villagehorse]

All the right elements here to tell the story. No question, John does marvellous work. Robin.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Great job on the diorama Steve…enjoyed the story also….

 

[wayne556517]

Magnificent mate

 

[Desertkiwi]

Really like that scene, thanks for sharing.

 

[Horus]

Great looking diorama Steve, with a dramatic tension as to whether some whooping savages will swoop out of the woods at any second.
Not a piece of history, like so many that come briefly into the limelight, I had ever heard of before, so thanks for the history lesson

 

[tmanthegreat]

Fantastic diorama! I greatly like you’re use of the realist terrain and foliage for your setting.

 

[mestell]

Another outstanding winner Steve. Very well thought out and created.
Mike

 

[Continental Army]

Very cool looking diorama!!! I LOVE the Daniel Boone figure, as it appears historically accurate, in that Boone was never really known for wearing a coonskin cap but rather a wide-brimmed felt or beaver fur hat. Who is the manufacturer of that particular figure. I don't think I've ever seen it before.

 

[29 Let's Go]

Very cool looking diorama!!! I LOVE the Daniel Boone figure, as it appears historically accurate, in that Boone was never really known for wearing a coonskin cap but rather a wide-brimmed felt or beaver fur hat. Who is the manufacturer of that particular figure. I don't think I've ever seen it before.

Thank You. I can't imagine wearing a fur cap of any kind in hot and humid Kentucky. It is JJD RSBUD-35 from Thunder On The Plains series.

 

[Desertkiwi]

I forgot to mention the dogs are a nice touch too!