Program Type:
History/Genealogy
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Program Description
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Are you the descendant of a homesteader? Over 270 million acres were set aside for claim. Join us to learn all about the Homestead Act of 1862 and the records associated with it including land patents and land entry files. We will discuss websites like the Bureau of Land Management and National Archives websites to help you access these records.