At either the Heritage Center or Education Center you can talk with a National Park Ranger about the meaning of this unit in the National Park System, enjoy the video "The Free Land," or browse the book store.
Learn about the Homestead Act of 1862 and the struggles of the pioneers while visiting the museum at the Heritage Center.
Don't miss the Palmer-Epard Cabin near the Education Center. Imagine living in the cabin with ten children.
Outdoor Places Explore the hiking trails on the restored tallgrass prairie and through the forest along Cub Creek more...
Indoor Places Explore the Freeman School and more...
Hiking Trails Explore the walking trail across the prairie and into the woodlands more...
Did You Know?
To "Prove up" a homestead the owner was required to make improvements including building a home and break the soil and plant a crop.
-- Homestead National Monument of America