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Homestead National Monument of America
Flag Day Naturalization Ceremony
 
Homestead Harmonizers
Doris Martin
Homestead Harmonizers at Ceremony
On Flag Day, June 14, 2008 over 50 new citizens were sworn in at the ceremony. Citizens from around the world were represented. “Homestead National Monument of America is the perfect place to host this event. The Homestead Act of 1862 brought millions of people to the United States to become citizens and have chance to make a better life for themselves and their children,” stated Superintendent Mark Engler. “These new citizens are doing the same thing.”
 
Custer County Nebraska Homestead
What was homesteading all about?
The Homestead Act of 1862 affected the environment, Westward Expansion, Native Americans. and
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Autumn in the Woods
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Go back in time, explore nature, attend a special event
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Did You Know?
To "Prove up" a homestead the owner was required to make improvements including building a home and break the soil and plant a crop. -- Homestead National Monument of America

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Last Updated: July 25, 2008 at 11:41 EST