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Homestead National Monument of America's visitor centers will be closed on the following days for the holidays: Thursday, December 24 from 1-5 p.m.; Friday December 25, 2015; and Friday January 1, 2016. Homestead National Monument of America will remain open all other days during the holiday season for those who wish to explore the Homestead Heritage and Education Centers, view Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures and National Parks in Quilts displays, or shop for unique gifts. The grounds and parking lots are open from dawn to dusk every day, including holidays when facilities are closed. All are welcome to park at either building and enjoy walking or skiing the trails. Visit the Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures, Friday November 27, 2015 through Monday January 4, 2016. Exhibits on the winter and holiday traditions of various Great Plains ethnic and cultural groups are on display at both the Heritage Center and Education Center. Help Homestead celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service by visiting National Parks in Quilts, a quilt exhibition at Homestead's Education Center December 1 through December 27, 2015. Created by fiber artists from the Lincoln/Omaha area, 13 quilts will be on display, each inspired by a different National Park Service site. Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2016. 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 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 https://www.nps.gov/home/ EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICATM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. |
Last updated: December 14, 2015