Learn About the Park

Duration:

4 minutes, 4 seconds

Sneak peek at what you can experience at Homestead National Historical Park! Come visit our museum, watch our engaging park film, research your family's connections to homesteading, visit a cabin of the time and learn more about technological changes of the homesteading era and hike through the restored tallgrass prairie.

 

Places

Learn about places to visit within the park and about the history of homesteads around the country.

Curriculum for all ages at Homestead

Learn about online and distance learning opportunities available through Homestead National Historical Park!

Photos & Multimedia

View photos and videos about the homesteading story, Homestead NHP, past and present events, podcasts, and more.

History and Culture

The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States.

Explore Nature at Homestead

The natural areas at Homestead offer a window to the past, a place for exploration and reflection.

Activities for Kids

Learn about kids activities at the park including Junior Ranger books and online activities!