News Release

Reach for the stars at Homestead National Historical Park

Date: September 25, 2024
Contact: Doug Cudaback, 402-223-3514

BEATRICE, Neb. – Attention star gazers of all ages! Come out to the Heritage Center at Homestead National Historical Park on Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. and join us in a ranger-led astronomy activity. Everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars or telescopes to view the night sky. There will be three telescopes at the park. In the event the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will have a kid-friendly indoor activity. And of course, the event is FREE!

The stars and constellations have been a source of awe and wonder for hundreds of years. Homestead life on the prairie was challenging, and after nightfall it could be terrifying. The night sky provided a source for storytelling, myths, and legends to calm the settlers and especially their children. What will the stars tell you?

For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at [phone].

Homestead National Historical Park is a unit of the National Park Service, located four miles west of Beatrice, NE. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk, and admission is free! For more information, please call [phone], or visit http://www.nps.gov/home.

Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2024.  Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park).
 

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