Summer Campfire Series

Free Summer Campfire Program Series

The tradition of storytelling returns. Surrounded by the glow of firelight, enjoy eight evenings exploring the adventure and intrigue of American history. All programs begin at 7 p.m. and last about one hour at the Education Center. The next 4 programs are:

July 4  "Remembering 150 Years Ago: Independence Day of 1862"

            Blake Bell, Park Historian

            Music Program by John Bstandig

July 7   "To Live and Die on the Plains"

             Jeff Barnes, Humanities Scholar

             Music Program by Noel Ditmars

July 14  "A Century of Fashion, 1870-1970"     (Held Inside)

             Sue McLain, Humanities Scholar

             Music Program by Greg Wells

July 21   "Music of the Plains"

               David Marsh, Humanities Scholar

Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located 4 miles west of Beatrice.  Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekends.  Admission is free of charge.  For more information call 402-223-3514 or visit www.nps.gov/home.