Have you wanted to learn the skills it took to be a homesteader in 19th century America? Head to Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska this month and you can see what it took.

“The Pioneer Homesteader: Keeping Tradition Alive is a series of fun and educational programs that engage visitors to explore the many ways pioneers lived and played on the prairie,” said Superintendent Mark Engler.

This Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can learn how pioneers cooked using Dutch ovens. This interactive, entertaining demonstration will be led by one of the monument's rangers. Here's a glance at upcoming programs that are part of the monument's Living History Series.

• July 16: Laundry Day - Learn how the pioneers made their own laundry soap and experience the way they washed their clothing.
• July 22: Pottery on the Homestead - Discover how the homesteaders used clay to make items needed for their homes.
• July 23: It’s a Homesteader Play Day – Learn how the pioneer children created their own toys and games from items they found around them.
• July 29: Pottery on the Homestead - Discover how the homesteaders used clay to make items needed for their homes.
• July 30: It’s a Homesteader Play Day – Learn how the pioneer children created their own toys and games from items they found around them.