15-90 Minutes
Explore the Museum Exhibits
Homestead National Historical Park
Learn about the Homestead Act of 1862 and the impacts it had around the world.
Learn about the impacts of the Homestead Act on the United States and the world. The museum at the Homestead Heritage Center focuses on the following themes: Legislating Westward Expansion Agricultural Revolution Displacement of American Indians Migration and Immigration Confronting Reality of Life on a Homestead Meeting Daily Challenges School Days - Then and Now First and Last Homestader Success and Failure Legacy of the Homestead Act While exploring the exhibits you might want to consider picking up a booklet to become a Junior Ranger or a Not-so-Junior Ranger.
Tags
Museum ExhibitsAfrican American HeritageColonization and SettlementFarming and AgriculturePrairiesImmigrationMigrationsNative American HeritageWestward ExpansionHomesteadingHomestead National Monument of AmericaHomestead Act of 1862Museumhistory
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Duration
15-90 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Exhibits are are two levels. An elevator is available. Exhibits are audio described. Audio descirption device is avialble upon request. There are various interactive exhibits. Gloves are available to be able to touch objects in the exhibit.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Location
Heritage Center