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Education Center

At either the Heritage Center or Education Center you can talk with a National Park Ranger about the meaning of this unit in the National Park System, enjoy the video "Land of Dreams," or browse the book store.

Learn about the Homestead Act of 1862 and the struggles of the pioneers while visiting the museum at the Heritage Center. Don't miss the Palmer-Epard Cabin near the Heritage Center. Imagine living in the cabin with ten children.

Check out the Farm Implement Room at the newly renovated Education Center.

Be sure to see the restored Tallgrass Prairie and ask the Ranger about the Freeman School.

 

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Did You Know?
To "Prove up" a homestead the owner was required to make improvements including building a home and break the soil and plant a crop. -- Homestead National Monument of America
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Last Updated: December 12, 2009 at 14:10 MST