Blind Boone Home
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Come and experience a historical treasure in the heart of Columbia, Missouri

Welcome to the Historic Blind Boone Home and Event Venue

Nestled within "The District" of downtown Columbia is a hidden gem and historic treasure. 

The historic Blind Boone Home and Event Center is a testament to the grandeur of the Victorian era and the rich history of the prolific musician who once called this place home. 

The two-story Victorian home of John and Eugenia Boone at 10 N. 4th Street is historically significant as the home of John William “Blind” Boone, one of America’s greatest musicians and a symbol in Columbia of African-American achievement at the turn of the twentieth century. 

John William "Blind" Boone Home
The John William "Blind" Boone Home

The Home of a Legendary Musician

Eugenia Lange Boone, John W. Boone, Ruth Lange, John Lange Jr.

In his lifetime, he overcame blindness, poverty and discrimination to become an amazing composer and concert pianist. John William Boone’s musical compositions provided a direct link between traditional African American music, classical music and the music that came to be known as ragtime. Historians of jazz and ragtime are increasingly recognizing Boone’s seminal role in the evolution of American music.

Plan Your Visit

Come and experience the home of the legendary John William “Blind” Boone. Walk in the footsteps of an extraordinary African-American figure, and relive the history with our guided tours.

The Boone Home is an important destination on Columbia’s African-American Heritage Trail. While you are here, we invite you to also visit the historic Second Missionary Baptist Church built in 1893, which is adjacent to the home.

Unitarian Universalist Church Choir retreat

Host an Event

From weddings and private parties to corporate events and meetings, the Blind Boone home is one of the most unique venues in central Missouri. Create unforgettable memories inspired by the Victorian era but with all the modern conveniences. With ample-sized rooms and surrounding gardens, this setting can accommodate intimate and large events where your guests will truly feel at home.

Nationally Recognized

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service acknowledged that the Blind Boone home was nationally significant and as such should be individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places at the federal level.
Drawing of the historic Blind Boone Home
Plan Your Visit
Come and experience the home of the legendary John William "Blind" Boone. Walk in the footsteps of an extraordinary African-American figure, and relive the history with our guided tours.
The Boone Home is an important destination on Columbia's African-American Heritage Trail. While you are here, we invite you to also visit the historic Second Missionary Baptist Church built in 1893, which is adjacent to the home.
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Host an Event
From weddings and private parties to corporate events and meetings, the Blind Boone home is one of the most unique venues in central Missouri. Create unforgettable memories inspired by the Victorian era but with all the modern conveniences. With ample-sized rooms and surrounding gardens, this setting can accommodate intimate and large events where your guests will truly feel at home.
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Nationally Recognized
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service acknowledged that the Blind Boone home was nationally significant and as such should be individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places at the federal level.
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