On this day in 1869, Omaha hosted its first public sale of land under the provisions of the Homestead Act of 1862. The sale marked a key moment in the organized settlement of Nebraska’s eastern ...

The term “homestead” has several meanings, so I will start off by being clear about the topic. “Homestead” sometimes denotes a home and surrounding land occupied by a family. However, the situation I ...

Step back in time with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society at the Dodge Homestead Spring Fling on Saturday, May 10, from 1-4 p.m. This family-friendly event takes place on the grounds of the ...

The Luzerne County Historical Society will host a holiday program, “Christmas at the Historic Swetland Homestead,” on Saturday and Sunday, Dec 6 and 7. The event at 885 Wyoming Avenue in ...

For many families in 18th century America, Christmas was a time for celebration, feasting and frivolity. Visit the Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, on Dec. 7 from noon ...

South Holland plans to tear down the historic Van Oostenbrugge Homestead, but descendant Bill Paarlberg wants to save the house.