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SUMMARY:The Black Homesteader Experience
DESCRIPTION: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.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
LOCATION:Clear Creek History Park
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DTSTAMP:20260407T120602Z
URL:https://business.goldenchamber.org/events/details/the-black-homesteader-experience-5448
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