Venture Crew 82 Open House 7:00 PM Young adults from southeast Nebraska/northeast Kansas seeking new challenges may find just what they are looking for with Venture Crew 82. The Venture Crew 82 leaders will be hosting an informational open house on Monday, November 23 at 7 p.m. at Homestead National Monument of America?s Education Center and invite all interested young adults to get more information and participate. Venture Crew 82 is for young men and women ages 16 to 20 who are seeking leadership opportunities, high adventure, service, travel, and outdoor activities. more...
Tuesday 11/24/2009
Fall Deer Census at Homestead 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM On November 24, 2009 at 9:30 a.m., Homestead National Monument of America will be conducting a deer census. Please come and help the monument count deer, no experience is needed; just show up at the Education Center for a 9:30 a.m. orientation. Wear long pants and good walking shoes. The walkers will hike approximately 3/4 of a mile through the prairie. more...
Thursday 11/26/2009
Homestead Education and Heritage Centers Closed Thanksgiving Day 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM All Homestead National Monument of America facilities will be closed on November 26, Thanksgiving Day. Visitors are welcome to hike the trail system from the parking lots at both the Heritage and Education Centers from dawn to dusk. Normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends) for the Heritage and Education Centers will resume on Friday, November 27 with the beginning of the Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures.
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Friday 11/27/2009
Kids Activity Thanksgiving Weekend at Homestead 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Parents and grandparents bring your children or grandchildren to Homestead National Monument of America to become Junior Rangers during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Friday November 27 through Sunday, November 29. more...
Opening of Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures at Homestead 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM See decorations from many countries showcasing winter ethnic traditions at both the Education and Heritage Centers at Homestead National Monument of America from November 27, 2009 through December 31, 2009. The Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures celebrates the winter traditions of people who lived on the Great Plains during the homesteading era. Decorated trees and tabletop displays feature ornaments and hand-made crafts that reflect the spirit of hope, humor and generosity which characterized settlers of the West. more...
Saturday 11/28/2009
Kids Activity Thanksgiving Weekend at Homestead 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Parents and grandparents bring your children or grandchildren to Homestead National Monument of America to become Junior Rangers during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Friday November 27 through Sunday, November 29. more...
Sunday 11/29/2009
German Men`s Choir to Perform at Homestead 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM Die Singenden Wanderer (Singing Wanderers) will perform at the Homestead Education Center at Homestead National Monument of America’s Winter Festival Prairie Cultures event on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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Kids Activity Thanksgiving Weekend at Homestead 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Parents and grandparents bring your children or grandchildren to Homestead National Monument of America to become Junior Rangers during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Friday November 27 through Sunday, November 29. more...
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Volunteers at Homestead NM
Volunteers help with many special events. If you are interested in being a volunteer please contact Park Ranger Susan Cook at 402-223-3514.
Did You Know?
Women were allowed to own the deed to 160 acres of land under the Homestead Act, 60 years before they earned the right to vote.
-- Homestead National Monument of America
