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Learn about Traditional Welsh and German Cultures at Homestead National Monument of America on December 9 and 16, 2018

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News Release Date: December 3, 2018
Contact: Charlotte McDaniel, 402-223-3514

Singenden Wanderer German Men’s Choir will perform at the Homestead National Monument of America Education Center on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 2:00p.m. instead of the original date of December 9. This unique performance will give visitors a glimpse into the music culture brought to the plains by German immigrants during the homesteading period. The group will sing both in German and in English. They have a lively repertoire of music and like to get the audience involved.
 
“Singenden Wanderer provides a fun musical act that both entertains and educates,” said Superintendent Mark Engler.
 
On Sunday, December 9, Gwenith Colgrove of the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project from Wymore, Nebraska will give a presentation on Welsh culture and holiday traditions as part of the Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures. This program begins at 2 p.m. at the Homestead National Monument of America Education Center. Learn about unique Welsh traditions such as the wassailing tradition of Mari Lwyd.
 
The Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures features decorated trees and tabletop displays featuring ornaments and hand-made crafts that reflect the spirit of hope, humor, traditions, and generosity which characterized settlers of the West. Cultures represented this year include Czech, French, German, Hispanic, Irish, Polish, Scottish, Swedish, and Welsh.
 
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2019. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM), Facebook (HomesteadNM), and Instagram (HomesteadNPS).
Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekends. The park buildings will be closed on December 25 and January 1. Trails remain open from dawn to dusk. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home.
 

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