Beatrice, Nebraska - Homestead National Monument of America’s Heritage Center, Education Center, and other park buildings will be closed for the holidays on: Wednesday, December 25th and Wednesday, January 1st. The Heritage Center and Education Center will be open on Tuesday, December 24 but will close early at 2:00 p.m. Homestead National Monument of America will remain open all other days throughout the holiday season.
The grounds, trails, and parking lots at Homestead National Monument of America are open every day, including on holidays, from dawn until dusk. Visitors are welcome to park at the Heritage Center or Education Center and enjoy a walk through the oldest restored tallgrass prairie in the National Park System. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the park during business hours to experience the Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures on display now through January 5, 2020. Exhibits highlight the holiday and winter traditions of the ethnic and cultural groups that homesteaded the Great Plains. “The holiday season is a great opportunity for families to spend time together and make memories while exploring one of their national parks," said Superintendent Mark Engler.
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2020. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America).
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
