News Release

Homestead National Historical Park Remembers the Legacy of One-Room School Sunday, July 10, at 7:00 PM

Date: July 6, 2021
Contact: Amber Kirkendall, [phone]

Homestead National Historical Park News Release  

For Immediate Release  

Release Date: July 6, 2021 

Contact: Amber Kirkendall [phone] 

Homestead National Historical Park Remembers the Legacy of One-Room School Sunday, July 10, at 7:00 PM 

Beatrice, Nebraska – Summer Campfire programs will continue at Homestead National Historical Park! Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 7:00 pm, Gary Mitchel Zabokrstky will present his program, My Experiences as a Country School Student and Teacher.  Zabokrstky attended Diamond Country School, Plainview Country School and Liberty Country School in Washington County, Kansas from 1943 through 1948.  His older brother, sister and Gary often rode their horses to school.  From 1957 through 1959 he taught in Huscher Country School southeast of Concordia, Kansas. Music by David Marsh will follow the talk.  Marsh will play traditional music from the Germanic lands. 

This campfire program will be held at the fire pit behind the Education Center.  Folding chairs will be available to guests, but we welcome lawn chairs and blankets as well. Insect repellant and water are highly recommended. This event is made possible by the generosity of The Friends of Homestead and Humanities Nebraska. Admission to Homestead National Historical Park and all events are free.    

“Come learn about two important legacies of the Homestead Act, the rich cultural legacies of immigrant groups who came to the United States on the promise of the Act, and one-room school houses,” stated Mark Engler, Superintendent. 

For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at [phone].  

Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2021. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park). 

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