Sunday Feb 12, 2017
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM MST
February 12, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Clear Creek History Park
$15 members, $20 non-members
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The Homestead Act of 1862, which granted 160 acres of free land for filing fees totaling just $18, enticed thousands of Americans and new immigrants to journey to western territories. Homesteaders traveled with hopes for a new life and opportunities not possible in the eastern states. Black American homesteaders, a significant proportion of whom were freed slaves, had a wide variety of experiences while staking their claims and trying to succeed in the harsh environment. Presented by historian Priscilla Marshall. Recommended for participants age 12 and up.
