Homestead National Historical Park: Grit, Anguish, And Occasionally Jubilation
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While the prospect of free land that the Homestead Act promised sounds typically American -- hard work and determination will lift you up -- the stories you can explore at Homestead National Historical Park in Nebraska reflect both jubilation and anguish, deprivation and self-determination.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 4th, 2022 3:00am