The Case of the Mysterious Homesteader

The Case of the Mysterious Homesteader
 
Clap on your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass, and join Artist-in-Residence Vicki Cain as she attempts to uncover the hidden truths in “The Case of the Mysterious Homesteader.” Just who was this mysterious homesteader? What was he looking for? Where did he come from? Why did he homestead? When did it all take place? This exciting program is free with no registration required, and will take place at Homestead National Monument of America’s Heritage Center on Sunday, September 14, at 2 p.m.
 
By using Sherlock Holmes’ patented (UK Patent GB 221Bbakerstreet) sleuthing techniques in combination with actual historical documents found in homestead record databases, Vicki will demonstrate how to use the Homestead’s vast public resources to attempt to solve your own family's historical mysteries—and who knows what you might find?
 
Vicki Cain is the author of "Travels with Judy: In Search of Steinbeck's America." She grew up in Beatrice and is the great-granddaughter of Nebraska Homesteader, T.F. Baird. She knows firsthand what it’s like to decipher family history based on sparse clues like memories, documents, and homestead lore. The recently digitized Nebraska homestead records provide a wealth of untapped information!
 
“Vicki Cain will share the homestead records with the public in a fun and personal way—an opportunity not to be missed!” stated Superintendent Mark Engler.
 
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2014. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM), Facebook (HomesteadNM), and Instagram (HomesteadNPS).
 
Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska and 45 miles south of Lincoln. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/.
 
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