Heritage Center opened May 20, 2007. The new facility has expanded the homesteading story with new interactive displays, a magnificent view of the tallgrass prairie as early pioneers might have seen and a one acre parking lot to give visitors a feeling for the enormous task homesteaders faced.
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Education Center
At the Education Center, see the Log Cabin built in 1867 and view the museum displays of tools and farm machinery.
An easy hike onto the Tallgrass Prairie gives a close-up view of the habitat for a variety of wildlife. Enjoy the homesteaders views of the wide open spaces.
Children take part in the Great Bug Hunt, a Kids in the Parks program, a National Park Service initiative to immerse children in nature.
Nearby Attractions There are many historic, cultural, and nature sites nearby more...
Palmer-Epard Log Cabin Visit the cqabin and hear the story of an atual pioneer who lived in it more...
Freeman School One room, brick Freeman School more...
Tallgrass Prairie Hiking Trail As the seasons change the prairie changes, Come back each season more...
Did You Know?
Under the Homestead Act, 270 million acres of land, or 10% of the nation, was given away. The only monetary payment for each 160 acre claim was an $18 filing fee.
-- Homestead National Monument of America
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