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Homesteaders
I went on an adventure Labor Day Learning more about our ancestry The Homestead National Monument Site of the very first known settlement In 1862 through The Homestead Act Abe Lincoln declared the law as fact Government land in 160 acre plots Settlers filed a claim to acquire lots Life on the prairie was a hard task From sunrise until the time of dusk Two oxen pulled a nine inch blade Little by little progress was made Later, harvest of wheat and corn Left many settlers weary and worn Even in the blazing summer heat They refused to give in to defeat Original people given five years Property was then free and clear If land improved and dwelling built Along with crops to produce profit Daniel and Agnes Freeman by name From Iowa to Nebraska they came After midnight, when law in effect He got permission to sign and left In the Union, returned to regiment But wanted to secure his settlement Freeman School building remains From 1872 to 1967, students came Now, educational and heritage center Provides information for all who enter Operated by the Park Service, it is free Hiking trails take you up close to see Weekend demonstrations on display Women in pioneer clothes of that day Cast iron pot with coals for rabbit stew Making dolls out of corn husks, too After viewing a short film I saw there Brought to light spiritual truth so clear In the direct and unique way it was said Concerning the acquisition of homesteads For many, promised land they had found Reminder Christians are heaven-bound Also reflects back to the Israelite journey Forty years after freedom from slavery © Carol Salter 9/8/09
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