Homestead National Monument of America

The cry was FREE LAND!! The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting free land to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to live the American dream of owning their own land. Visit the park and gain understanding on how the Act changed the lives of all Americans and the land.

Homestead National Monument of America Web Site

Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
40.262421 -96.606790


Museum Address:
8523 W State Hwy 4
Beatrice, NE

Homestead National Monument of America Contacts:
Phone: (402) 223-3514