News Release

Homestead Closed Thanksgiving Day

Date: November 19, 2019
Contact: Amber Kirkendall, 402-223-3514

Beatrice, Nebraska – Homestead National Monument of America’s Heritage and Education Centers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019. The trails and other outdoor areas are open from dawn to dusk every day, including Thanksgiving Day. 
 
On Friday, November 29 the Homestead Heritage and Education Centers will open at 8:30 a.m. You are encouraged to #OptOutdoors and come to Homestead to explore over two miles of trails while earning a Junior Ranger badge by completing the Junior Ranger Program or the Not So Junior Ranger Program. The Junior Ranger program is a National Park Service tradition that encourages aspiring Junior Rangers of all ages to dig deeper into the park by completing a free activity book. 
 
Friday, November 29 also kicks off the annual Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures display. Enjoy decorations from many cultures at both the Heritage and Education Centers. On Sundays December 1, 8 and 15 there will be special programs at 2 p.m. at the Education Center highlighting different traditions. Visit www.nps.gov/home for more information.
 
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2020. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America).
 
Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska and 45 miles south of Lincoln. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/.