Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

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Beatrice, Neb. – On Sunday, November 13^th Homestead National Historical Park will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a ranger-led program. This program will take place at the Homestead Education Center at 2:00 p.m. Join Homestead National Historical Park’s historian Jonathan Fairchild for a history lesson to learn about the many National Park Service sites that honor Native American history, the history of Native Americans in what became the southern homesteading states, and the impact of the Homestead Act upon Native Americans.  

The stories and heritage of the first peoples that inhabited this land run deeply. Ancestral homelands from Maine to Hawaii, from Alaska to Puerto Rico, maintain their cultural identity. Many of these homelands intersect closely with national parks due to geography, history, and culture. The National Park Service is committed to working with Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians to preserve native cultural heritage and to celebrate tribal cultures. “We are very excited to offer this opportunity for visitors to learn about Native American history in celebration of Native American Heritage Month,” said Superintendent Betty Boyko. “We hope to see you on Sunday, November 13^th at 2:00 at the Education Center.” 

November has been celebrated as “Native American Heritage Month” every year since being designated by Congress in 1990. We encourage visitors to come to the Homestead Heritage Center following the program to learn about the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers, and settlers of North America – Native Americans. Not able to make it out to the park in person? You can also learn more on the park website at www.nps.gov/home or you can contact us via email at e-mail us or by phone at (402)223-3514. 

For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at (402)223-3514. 

Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2022. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park). 

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