News Release

Join Lindsey Oelling of Paper Moon Pastries for a fun baking program that will be followed by a food creation competition

Date: November 30, 2023
Contact: Amber Kirkendall, 402-223-3514

BEATRICE, Neb. – Join us Sunday, December 17, at Homestead National Historical Park’s Education Center as Lindsey Oelling of Paper Moon Pastries shares holiday baking tips and traditions. The program will be directly followed by a fun baking/food creation competition inspired by the Palmer-Epard Cabin. The Palmer-Epard Cabin was built on the Palmer family homestead, about 14-miles from the park, in 1867. The cabin was moved to Homestead National Historical Park in 1950. The historic structure offers guests a peak into what life would have been like for homesteaders at the beginning of the Homestead Era.

All are welcome to bring a food creation that is inspired by the Palmer-Epard cabin; this could be a gingerbread house, a cake, a cookie, or food sculpture. Oelling will serve as head judge. The competition will be broken into four categories: Youth 7 and under, youth 8 to 16, people over 16 and businesses. The winners of the individual awards will receive $25 gift cards to Paper Moon Pastries courtesy of the Friends of Homestead and the business will receive a trophy.

Kids of all ages are welcome to make their submission at our Kids in Parks program on Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. until noon. This ranger-led activity will provide supplies needed to create a Palmer-Epard cabin replica out of graham crackers and toppings. Participants will also learn about the history of Homestead National Historical Park’s Palmer-Epard Cabin and other types of historic shelters.

Admission to Homestead National Historical Park and all events is free. For information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at [phone] or [e-mail].

Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events to finish out this year and planned for 2024. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park).

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