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Date: June 19, 2009
Contact: Merrith Baughman, 402-223-3514

Homestead National Monument of America kicks off the 2009 Campfire Program series with a bang of its own Saturday, July 4^th. We are proud to celebrate the birth of our Nation with the musical talent of Chris Sayre and the acting talent of Thomas King. Chris Sayre will take you on a musical journey across America with songs that helped to shape a nation. Playing the guitar, mandolin, banjo, concertina, musical saw and other instruments, Sayre brings to life the rich and varied music of the United States. Then step back to the Civil War era and listen to tales and personal history from one of America’s most famous generals. In his Chautauqua-style performance, Thomas King takes Ulysses S. Grant from personal mediocrity to his promotion to the highest-ranking general in the Union Army, allowing audiences to relive the war years through Grant’s eyes.

Campfire Programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Campfire Programs are held outdoors at the campfire ring behind the Education Center unless there is inclement weather. Visitors are encouraged to bring insect repellant and drinking water for comfort as well as lawn chairs if desired.

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 www.nps.gov/home.