Homestead National Monument of America
Who's Who at the Park
Support Your Park
Visit the gift shop at the vistor center to find unique gifts and books. All itmes found in the bookstore have an educational component and are related to the themes of Homestead National Monument of America.
Volunteers are an integral part of the park. You can work with school children, preserve the tall grass prairie, conduct water quality monitoring, research topics, assist with special events as well as light maintenance duties and clerical projects. There are many ways to participate in the volunteer program. Opportunities range from one time activities to long term projects.
Join Our Friends
Friends of Homestead National Monument of America is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charitable, educational organization. The "Friends" support the programs and mission of the Homestead National Monument of America by channeling charitable, tax deductible gifts of various kinds to the use of the Homestead National Monument of America assisting expanded facilities and programs. If you are interested in becoming a "Friend" contact:
Friends of Homestead National Monument of America
8523 State Hwy 4
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3514
Homestead Congress
This Friends of Homestead National Monument of America program is dedicated to communicating with those persons interested in learning more about the mission of Homestead National Monument of America and the effect it had on the growth of this nation. Those registering their e-mail address at homesteadcongress@gmail.com receive the Friends of Homestead National Monument of America free newsletter plus quarterly updates. The cost-cutting advantage of sending the newsletters via e-mail will enable reaching a greater audience. Consider sharing this idea with family and friends.
Bookstore
From Square Nails to Quilting Patterns - Items for sale at Homestead NM
Books about western expansion, the lives of pioneers, and many other items are available at Homestead National Monument of America in the well-stocked bookstore run by Eastern National. Eastern National is a non-profit organization that provides quality educational products and services to America's National Parks. Proceeds from sales of items at the bookstore are donated to National Parks, including Homestead National Monument of America.
One book of particular interest for all visitors to this unit in the National Park System is the Homestead National Monument of America Handbook. This 40 page booklet includes many photos and illustrations and detailed information about the Homestead Act, homesteaders, and the legacy of the Homestead Act.
There are many other books and items of interest for the adult visitor [see below and top sales items].
There are also diverse children's books including Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books and books about American Indians and prairies are available. Unique items such as square nails and dinner bells made by a local blacksmith and arrangements of prairie plants by a local artist complete the inventory at the shop. See Children's Books for more information. Come browse in person, or sample a few of our offerings online.
To order any of these items or to receive a more complete listing, call 402-223-3514. To search for items and to order online visit www.nationalparkbooks.org or Eastern National's eparks.
Homestead In Depth
News from the Parks
Light Pollution Harms Not Just Stargazers
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
Tourists Bite on ‘Twilight’ Vampire Tours of Forks, Washington
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
Crowds Observe World AIDS Day In GG Park
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
Grounded in God, Green and Glaciers
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
Smokies' Formation Began 500 Million to 600 Million Years Ago
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
