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Homestead National Monument
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| Homestead National Monument is a great stop-off on a family vacation. It offers unique history as well as an assortment of festivals such as Storytelling Festival, Homestead Days, and The Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures where you will learn about America’s cultural past. There is also a museum, hiking trails, wildlife viewing and cross-country skiing. Check below for further Homestead National Monument information.
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Uniqueness - The cry was FREE LAND!! The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land to claimants, i... (click here for more)
Facts - Homestead Visitor Center is open year round 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The park is closed January 1, December 25 and Thanksgiving Day. The facilities are located 4 miles west of Beatrice on State Highway 4. I... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Summers are moderate and humid. Winters are cold with occasional snow.... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Please remember that all the animals are wild and should be treated as such. Do not feed or harass the wildlife.... (click here for more)
Fees - There are no fees for this monument.... (click here for more)
Camping - There is no camping in the monument.... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Rock Creek Station State Park is close by, Scotts Bluff National Monument is 400 miles away, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is 500 miles away, Niobrara National Scenic River is 200 miles away, Mi... (click here for more)
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