February 13, 2012
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"Abilene Town" Last Film in Film Festival at Homestead National Monument of America
See “Abilene Town” at the Homestead National Monument of America’s Education Center on Saturday and Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2012 at 2 p.m.
February 09, 2012
The History of African Americans On the Great Plains
In honor of African American History Month, Homestead National Monument of America will offer a special program on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Monument’s Education Center about the history of African Americans on the Great Plains.
February 06, 2012
“Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue” Playing at Homestead
See “Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue” at the Homestead National Monument of America’s Education Center on Saturday and Sunday, February 18 & 19, 2012 at 2 p.m.
February 03, 2012
A Historic Journey: The Post-Reconstruction African American Exodus
In honor of African American History Month, Homestead National Monument of America will offer a special program on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Monument’s Education Center about the African American Exodus out of the post-Reconstruction South.
January 12, 2012
John McCutcheon to Perform at Monumental Fiddling Championships
Free, fun and fabulous music awaits visitors at the 2012 Monumental Fiddling Championships on May 26, 2012 at Homestead National Monument of America. This competition will cap off a weeklong celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the signing of the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862.
January 06, 2012
Original Homestead Act Coming to Homestead National Monument of America
Four pages, 4 million claims and America was forever changed. The four pages which make up the Homestead Act of 1862 will be on display at Homestead National Monument from April 25 through May 28, 2012. When not on display this document is housed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
November 28, 2011
Quilt Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the Homestead Act on Display at Homestead National Monument of America
Homestead National Monument of America and the Nebraska State Quilt Guild are excited to announce the winner of the state-wide quilt design contest “Images of Homesteading”, Jan Stehlik, from Dorchester, NE.
November 28, 2011
Hollywood and Homesteading Film Festival in 2012 to Kick-off 150th Commemoration
Hollywood will come to Homestead National Monument of America in 2012. Not only did Homesteading have a big impact on America, but Hollywood as well, even while Homesteading was still in effect! To “set the stage” for the commemoration of the Homestead Act’s 150th Anniversary, Homestead National Monument of America will host the “Hollywood and Homesteading” Film Festival, at the Education Center at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning January 7, 2012 and ending February 27, 2012.
October 21, 2011
Hunting and Trapping Prohibited in Homestead National Monument of America
With the fall hunting season underway, Homestead National Monument of America Superintendent Mark Engler reminds the public that hunting and trapping within the boundaries of the Monument are prohibited.
October 20, 2011
Travel Back in Time: Buggies, Carts and Wagons Exhibition Now Open at Homestead National Monument of America
Homestead National Monument of America is proud to have on display, a collection of horse drawn vehicles like those used by early homesteaders. Many homesteaders moved across the United States in horse-drawn vehicles. Even for people will little horse experience, a horse and buggy was relatively easy to manage. Until the 20th century, horse and buggies could be seen everywhere from rural communities to the inner city.
October 13, 2011
Show Your State Pride During the Homestead Act's 150th Anniversary
Homestead National Monument of America, a unit of the National Park Service located in Southeast Nebraska, is seeking individuals who participated in the Homestead Act of 1862 or are descendants of those who received land through the Homestead Law.
September 26, 2011
Bernadette Korslund Named Volunteer of the Year at Homestead National Monument of America
Homestead National Monument of America recognized its volunteers on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Over 550 volunteers provided 17,000 plus hours of service in the last year. Five people provided over 500 hours; 22 provided over 100 hours; 32 provided over 50 hours; and 54 provided over 20 hours. Each year one person is recognized as the Volunteer of the Year based on the most impact to the park as a whole. The 2011 Volunteer of the Year was Bernadette Korslund.
December 13, 2010
Was 1862 the most important year in United States history?
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