• Homestead Heritage Center & Prairie

    Homestead

    National Monument of America Nebraska

Things To Do

Students on Trail

Students with Ranger on trail.

Park Photo

There are many things to do: explore the historical exhibits and the Palmer Epard Cabin and watch the park film in the Heritage Center; go picnicking; ask about school programs and special events; explore the Farm Implement Exhibit at the Education Center; use the cell phone audio tour to learn more; observe tallgrasses, wildflowers, and wildlife on the restored prairie, and ask about activities for children.

How much time do you have?:

Often visitors tell us they wish they had more time to visit. There are many things to do at Homestead. You can plan your trip by going to the How Much Time Do You Have page.

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Park Map [Click on map for larger image]
 
Map of Homestead National Monument of America
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Did You Know?

Horse team

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