Homestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park · NE
The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including families, women, immigrants, and formerly enslaved people. Over 10 percent of the United States was homesteaded! The land, long inhabited by indigenous cultures, changed forever. Homesteaders created settlements and farms, drove industrial advancement, and built our nation chasing the American Dream.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/home
- Location
- Homestead National Historical Park (40.288, -96.834)
Track your visit to Homestead National Historical Park
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Passport stamp locations
- Education Center
- Heritage Center
- Heritage Center and Education Center
- Homestead National Historical Park, the Oregon Trail
Hours
Trails and Groundstoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise to Sunset
Trails and park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Picnic areas are available at the Education Center and Heritage Center. There are a total of 3.0 miles of trails through the tallgrass prairie and woodland.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
2
- Education Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Heritage Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
1
Self-Guided Park Tour1–2 hours · 9 stops
Explore the trails and grounds of Homestead National Historical Park to learn more about the impacts of the Homestead Act of 1862.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.