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Photo Gallery Palmer-Epard Cabin Restoration...12 Images The Palmer-Epard Cabin, a historic log cabin built by the homesteader George Palmer in 1867 occasionally requires maintenance. Members of the Mid-West Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) team have become experts at log cabin restoration as well as other skills needed to preserve historic structures and materials. Here at Homestead National Historical Park, our Palmer-Epard Cabin had several rotten logs that required removal, replacement, and restoration work because of the porous nature of the materials used in the chinking (think insulation material between logs). Members of the HPTC say they hope it'll be another 15 or 20 years before Homestead will need additional work on this cabin. Thanks to the HPTC members for their hard work! Photo Gallery Howling Homestead, HOME, Octob...6 Images It's fall, the leaves are turning color, and there's a crisp breeze in the air. At Homestead National Historical Park, visitors joined presenters to learn Lakota stories, have fun with the “mad scientist,” observe snakes and raptors, take a hike through the tallgrass prairie, plus so much more! There were cookies, hot apple cider, and a breath-taking sunset for all who attended. Kids even got a free pumpkin. Thanks to all the wonderful presenters!!! Photo Gallery National Public Lands Day, Sep...7 Images On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Homestead NHP celebrated National Public Lands Day by hosting a mini bioblitz focusing on birds, plants and insects. College professors partnered with staff to explore the natural resources of the park with volunteers who helped locate and document different species of birds, plants, and insects. Birds were recorded with the eBird application, plants and insects were documented using iNaturalist. The event was a huge success! Many species were documented to be present at the park, and the event attracted many first-time visitors to the park, including several college students, a demographic less often represented. During the bird walk, 14 species of birds were located, during the plant and insect walks, 28 observations were added to iNaturalist. Photo Gallery Old Fashioned Spelling Bee, HO...13 Images Folks gathered from all around to compete for the title of spelling bee champion. An ice cream social was held after to celebrate all the contestants! Photo Gallery Living History Extravaganza, H...15 Images Homestead expresses our sincere gratitude to all the talented and giving individuals who made this living history celebration a success! Thanks to all the volunteers, demonstrators, and park staff who made this event possible! Photo Gallery Solar Car Challenge, HOME, Jul...20 Images Throughout human history, travel has taken many forms. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, folks visiting Homestead NHP viewed historic cars and trucks, witnessed cutting edge technology applied to a Solar Car Challenge, and spoke with folks working in support of NPS National Historic Trails. Enjoy the photos, and happy travels! Photo Gallery 2024 Homestead Days35 Images The 2024 Homestead Days Festival took place over three days. Day one (Friday, June 21), kicked off at 1:00 p.m. with Chris Sayre, a family friendly musical performer. Day two, (Saturday, June 22) featured traditional craft demonstrations and antique farming demonstrations on the prairie from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as the following performers: Noon -Oklahoma Fancy Dancers-Native American Dance Troupe 1:00 p.m. -Homestead Harmonizers, A-Capella Choir 2:00 p.m. -USAF Heartland of America Band: Offutt Brass, Brass Quintet 3:00 p.m. -Keynote Speaker, Sean Astin, Actor Day two, (Sunday, June 23) also featured traditional craft demonstrations and antique farming demonstrations on the prairie from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as the following performers: Noon -Cortland Opry House Dulcimer Players, Dulcimer Music 1:00 p.m. -KC Irish Dance Company & Heartland Highland Dancers, Scottish & Irish Dance 2:00 p.m. -Kusi Taki, Traditional South American Music 3:00 p.m. -Michael Murphy, Native Flute. Photo Gallery Flag Day Naturalization Ceremo...20 Images For many foreign nationals, the path to US citizenship is long and arduous. A Naturalization Ceremony celebrates the history of citizenship in the United States and the individuals who are completing their path to citizenship and are ready to experience life as full US citizens. Congratulations to the 25 new US citizens who took their oath of Allegiance! Photo Gallery 2024 Tallgrass Prairie Fiddle ...56 Images The 2024 Tallgrass Prairie Fiddle Festival took place over two days. Day one began with a fiddle workshop led by Terry Keefe and Steve Hanson. It was followed, starting at noon, by competitive performances in Junior (<5 years playing fiddle), Senior (>5 years playing fiddle), Picking (any non-fiddle/violin stringed instrument), and Band categories. Cash prizes and trophies were delivered to the winners. Chris Sayre MC'd, and judges Matt Richardson, Nissa Everson, and head judge Terry Keefe evaluated the competitors in each division. Day two centered around music, dancing, and performance, as the dancing fiddler, Hillary Klug, joined by Terry Keefe and Dave Marsh, led a buck dancing workshop, held a jam session, and performed. Photo Gallery Naturalization Ceremony, HOME,...25 Images For many foreign nationals, the path to US citizenship is long and arduous. A Naturalization Ceremony celebrates the history of citizenship in the United States and the individuals who are completing their path to citizenship and are ready to experience life as full US citizens. Congratulations to the 24 new US citizens who took their oath of Allegiance! |
Last updated: December 19, 2024