Date: June 22, 2009
Contact: Merrith Baughman, 402-223-3514
Homestead National Monument of America will be hosting Campfire Programs in July. Topics for the programs range from "A Musical Journey Across America: Songs that Helped Shape a Nation" and "Bess Streeter Aldrich: Living History" to "Old Time Songs, Hymns, and Fun Tunes and History of the Mountain Dulcimer". The programs begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Monument’s Education Center and will last approximately one hour. Campfire Programs are held outdoors unless inclement weather occurs. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, insect repellant, and drinking water for comfort. Make plans to attend one or all these free programs.
The July Campfire Program Schedule:
Saturday, July 4 "A Musical Journey Across America: Songs that Helped Shape a Nation" Performed by Chris Sayre
"General U.S. Grant" Portrayed by Thomas N. King
Saturday, July 11 "Bess Streeter Aldrich: Living History" Portrayed by Carol Miles Peterson
Music performed by Harold Witulski
Saturday, July 18 "Old Time Songs, Hymns, and Fun Tunes and History of the Dulcimer"
Forrest & Eileen Smith, Directors of the North Mississippi Dulcimer Club along with the Homestead Dulcimer Club
Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska. Current hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit
