Trip Idea

Half Day #3: homestead national historical park

A bridge in the middle of a forest going over Cub Creek.

9:00 a.m. Arrive at the Heritage Center

Welcome to Homestead National Historical Park


9:15 a.m. Land of Dreams ~ Homesteading America

Feature Film


10:00 a.m. Legacy of the Homestead Act

Attend a talk with a Park Ranger


10:30 a.m. Tour the Homestead Heritage Center

Roam the interactive exhibits
Visit the bookstore and gift shop
Visit a homesteader cabin
Hike the tallgrass prairie trails


11:00 a.m. Tour the Homestead Education Center

Explore the Farm Implement Room

View Special Exhibits


11:30 a.m. Visit the 1872 Freeman School

With a park ranger

12:00 p.m. Depart

Last updated: July 25, 2021