UPCOMING EVENTS
Joel Sartore photography exhibit on display at the Homestead Education Center. more.
May 10, 2009
Celebrate 140th Anniversary of Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Homestead National Monument
Homestead National Monument of America will offer a special program on the 140th Anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. by Patricia LaBounty from the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in the recently remodeled Education Center. This presentation coincides with opening of a new temporary photographic exhibit “Perspectives on Promontory,” also on loan from the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This exhibit is made possible by the generous support of the Leigh F. Coffin, Jane M. Coffin, & Leigh M. Coffin Foundation. more.
May 23, 2009
Monumental Fiddling Championship and Acoustic Band Contest to Award $1000 in Prizes
Mark your calendars for the most monumental of Monumental Fiddling Championship and Acoustic Band Contests. This day of rousing music and fun-filled competition will take place at Homestead National Monument of America’s Education Center on Saturday, May 23, 2009. There is a total of $1000 in prize money thanks to the Leigh F. Coffin, Jane M. Coffin, and Leigh M. Coffin Foundation. There is no registration fee or admission fee for the Monumental Fiddling Championship and Acoustic Band Contest. more.
June 19-21, 2009
Homestead Days Performance Schedule Finalized!
Homestead National Monument of America has finalized the performance schedule for Homestead Days on June 19-21, 2009. This year, in commemoration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, Homestead Days events will focus on the connections between Lincoln, the Civil War, and homesteading. Click here for a schedule of events.
July 10-11, 2009
Southeast Community College, Homestead National Monument of America Partner to Host July 2009 Land Records and Genealogy Symposium
Southeast Community College and Homestead National Monument of America will once again partner to host the Land Records and Genealogy Symposium on Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, 2009. This will be the fifth such collaboration between the two organizations. The symposium will take place at Southeast Community College’s Continuing Education Center located at 301 South 68th Street Place in Lincoln, Nebraska. This event is intended for anyone interested in homesteading history, land records, and genealogical research. more.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL EVENTS
Lincoln Listening Sessions:
Listen to the letters, speeches and other excerpts from our nation's 16th President as read by the current Nebraska congressional delegation. more.
What was President Abraham Lincoln's greatest legacy? more.
Click on the link below for more information about Abraham Lincoln and Bicentennial events throughout the National Park Service.
http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/lincoln200/index.html
Special events are held throughout the year. They are a great way to learn about our history.
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