Homestead National Monument National Park Service
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Button Toys
An instructional video detailing how to create a simple, spinning toy using nothing but a button and a string.
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How Large Is 270,000,000 Acres?
A brief video which aids in visualizing the mass of land distributed by the Homestead Act.
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Make A Claim
Ranger Jessica walks us through the process of making a claim on a homestead through the Government Land Office. She discusses the requirements necessary to make that claim, and the processes involved in settling for the long term.
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Sod House
A concise video about the construction of sod homes, or "soddies", by the west-bound settlers.