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Homestead National Historical Park

Individuals look at exhibits in a museum.
Duration Full Day
Topic(s) Homesteading, Colonization and Settlement, Architecture and Building, Farming and Agriculture, Ranches,
Activities Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Hiking, Park Film
Type Educational
Parks Homestead National Historical Park
One Hour Suggestions
  • Homestead National Historical Park

    Get Started at the Homestead Heritage Center
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Finding the Heritage Center
    • Duration: 30–120 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A ranger smiles standing behind an information desk.

    This multipurpose facility brings the epic homestead story to life for visitors of all ages and demonstrates the true scope and importance of the Homestead Act of 1862.

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  • Homestead National Historical Park

    Watch Land of Dreams Film
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Park Film
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Heritage Center Theater
    • Duration: 22–24 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Log house in the forests of Alaska

    Watch the 23-minute film Land of Dreams: Homesteading America

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Two Hours (Complete 1 Hour Suggestions plus those below)
  • Homestead National Historical Park

    Discover More at the Homestead Education Center
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hands-On
    • Pets: No
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    An l-shaped brick building with landscaped bushes and trees surrounding it.

    The Homestead Education Center provides you the opportunity further your knowledge about homesteading through hands-on arts and crafts, living history demonstrations, real life science experiences, and exploring farm implements.

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  • Homestead National Historical Park

    Earn your Junior Ranger Badge or Not-so Junior Ranger Pin
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Junior Ranger Program
    • Age: 5 and Older
    • Pets: No
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    A ranger holds a junior ranger badge with the prairie in the background.

    Any kid who visits has the chance to be a Homestead Junior Ranger. While visiting the park, stop at the Visitor Center to pick up a booklet filled with both creative and informative activities. As you explore the Monument, complete your booklet!

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Half Day (Complete One and Two Hour Suggestions Plus those below)
  • Homestead National Historical Park

    Research Family History
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hands-On
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Heritage Center
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    Two people sitting down and looking at records on computers

    Research the digitized homestead and genealogical records at Homestead National Monument of America.

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  • Homestead National Historical Park

    Walk Nature Trails at Homestead
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
    Prairie trail at Homestead National Monument

    Homestead National Monument of America offers over three miles of trails through the sweeping tallgrass prairie and quiet bur oak woodland for hiking, cross-country skiing, and nature study. Trail maps are available from either visitor center.

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Last updated: January 17, 2021