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Homestead National Monument of America
Education Center
 

"Education is the the key to unlock the golden door to freedom." George Washington Carver, homesteader and scientist.

 
Education Center at Homestead National Monument of America
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Education Center at Homestead National Monument of America
 

Soon after becoming established a homesteader's physical act of sowing seeds grew into an intellectual need to sow the seeds of knowledge. Families worked together as a community to meet the social and educational needs of the children.

Homestead National Monument of America uses the Education Building to provide modern Americans the opportunity to meet their quest for further knowledge about homesteading through Hands-on arts and crafts demonstrations, real life science experiences, and distance learning. Talk to the Ranger in the Education Building [or at the Heritage Center] about these opportunities.

While at the Education Center see the Log Cabin built in 1867, view the museum displays of tools and farm machinery, and begin your hike onto the Tallgrass Prairie. Nearby is the one room Freeman School house. 

 
Interpretive Panel at Education Center
Created by Roberta Wendel
Interpretive Panel at Education Center
Hiking Trails
Hiking Trails
Explore the walking trail across the prairie and into the woodlands
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Hiking Trail
Outdoor Places
Explore the hiking trails on the restored tallgrass prairie and through the forest along Cub Creek
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Inside One Room School
Indoor Places
Explore the Freeman School and
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Boy Gathering Eggs
For Kids
Dress up like a homesteader, become a junior ranger
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Freeman School  

Did You Know?
The Freeman School, which operated from 1872 to 1967, was wired for electricity in 1940. The first electric bill was $0.75. -- Homestead National Monument of America

Last Updated: November 11, 2008 at 14:58 EST