The Legacies of Latino Homesteaders

Following the Footsteps of Latino Homesteaders

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12 minutes, 56 seconds

The Homestead Act of 1862 gave citizens of the world an opportunity to obtain Free Land! Join Verónica, Homestead National Monument of America's Latino Heritage Intern, as she shares her research about homesteaders of Latino descent. Learn how these homesteaders materialized their American Dream through the Homestead Act.

Thank You to these Contributors

Maria Causby - descendant of Pedro Trujillo
Jacqueline Lopez Ingraham - descendant of Mercedez Lopez
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