Historical Haunts at the Homestead

at Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site

10/17/2026 | Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site | Ash Grove, Mo.

Join us at the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead on Oct. 17 for our annual Halloween event: Historical Haunts at the Homestead.

Event Schedule:

TimesActivitiesLocations
6-8 p.m.Drop-in program about burial traditionsHistoric cemeteries (Boone cemetery and African American cemetery)
Drop-in program about traditional superstitionsNathan and Olive Boone home
6-7 p.m.Live music from folk duo EznDilPicnic shelter
7-8 p.m.Night hikes – Learn about some of the site's nocturnal animals while strolling along pathways lit by lanterns and candles.Each hike will begin near the shelter and proceed through the woods.

All activities are free and open to the public; there is no need to register. 

Additional Information:

Things to Bring:

You are welcome to bring a lawn chair for the concert, but we should have enough seating at the shelter.

Most activities will take place outside, so please dress for the weather.

Inclement Weather:

The event may be canceled or postponed due to inclement weather. Check the historic site's Facebook page for updates.

Historic Site Contact Information:

Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site is located at 7850 N. state Highway V, 2 miles north of Ash Grove in Greene County. Call the site office at 417-751-3266 if you have any questions or would like more information.

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To see more events like this, please visit Missouri State Parks' fall fun events page.