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Daughters Of The American Revolution Help Out Homestead National Monument Of America

The Nebraska Daughters of the America Revolution recently donated a conservation quality dress form to Homestead National Monument of America. This dress form will allow the monument staff to properly display women’s clothing for the public to see.

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October 16th, 2015

Blizzard Of '88 To Be Recalled At Homestead National Monument Of America

So many children were killed by the blizzard that swept the Plains states on January 12, 1888, that the storm became known as "the Children's Blizzard." Beginning Saturday, you'll be able to learn more about this storm at Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska.

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January 10th, 2013

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Hometown Of Homestead National Monument Attempts To Relive Its History

Beatrice, Nebraska, home of Homestead National Monument of America, tried to entice residents with its own offer of free land.

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June 26th, 2012

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Original Homestead Act Document To Be Displayed At Homestead National Monument Of America

A rare piece of history will be on display at Homestead National Monument of America this spring as part of the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1862.

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April 17th, 2012

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"Monumental" Fiddling Championships Coming To Homestead National Monument of America

The fiddle, a key instrument for entertainment on the American frontier of the mid-1800s, will be featured in May when the 2012 Monumental Fiddling Championships are held at Homestead National Monument of America in southeastern Nebraska.

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January 24th, 2012

Are You an American Homesteader—or a Descendant of One?

It's the true grit stuff of legends and dreams, the inspiration for TV series and countless books: homesteaders overcoming adversity to gain free land on the American frontier. The Sesquicentennial of the Homestead Act of 1862 will be celebrated in 2012, and if you're a homesteader or a descendant of one, the staff at Homestead National Monument of America would like to hear from you.

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December 8th, 2011

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Special Events On Tap Through Year-End At Homestead National Monument of America

Fiddlin', dancin', and American history will be on display through year's end with special programs at Homestead National Monument of America.

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November 17th, 2011

Symposium Will Highlight Homestead Act 150th Anniversary Celebration at Homestead National Monument of America

At Nebraska's Homestead National Monument of America, the Homestead Act sesquicentennial celebration will feature a symposium examining the impacts of the Homestead Act and other important government initiatives of 1862.

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December 24th, 2010

Old-Fashioned Fun on Labor Day Weekend at Homestead National Monument

What did Americans do for entertainment before IPods, ear buds and flat screen TV? Homestead National Monument of America will let you sample some pioneer-style fun during the Labor Day weekend. Monday's events will include an old-fashioned spelling bee, and spellers of all ages are invited to participate.

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August 29th, 2010

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Orphan Train Rider Will Share Her Story at Homestead National Monument of America

It's one of most compelling stories from America's history: Between 1854 and 1929 thousands of children from Eastern cities were sent to the Midwest and West on "Orphan Trains." On March 7, 2010, Homestead National Monument of America will host an Orphan Train historian and one of the few remaining Orphan Train Riders for a special program.

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February 23rd, 2010

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