At either the Heritage Center or Education Center you can talk with a National Park Ranger about the meaning of this unit in the National Park System, enjoy the video "The Free Land," or browse the book store.

Learn about the Homestead Act of 1862 and the struggles of the pioneers while visiting the museum at the Heritage Center.

Don't miss the Palmer-Epard Cabin near the Education Center. Imagine living in the cabin with ten children.

Be sure to see the restored Tallgrass Prairie and ask the Ranger about the Freeman School.