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Half Day #3: Homestead National Historical Park

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

NPS Photo

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

10:30 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: September 21, 2026