Homestead National Monument National Park Service

An instructional video which outlines various methods for producing butter.

An instructional video detailing how to create a simple, spinning toy using nothing but a button and a string.

An instructional video detailing how to create a cornhusk doll.

A brief video which aids in visualizing the mass of land distributed by the Homestead Act.

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.

A concise video about the construction of sod homes, or "soddies", by the west-bound settlers.