The Homestead Act attracted thousands of settlers to The West with 160 acres of free land.

In consultation with Native Americans, the museum at the Homestead Monument continues to recognize the struggles and ...

July 5, 1869 — Homestead land first sold in Omaha 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 ...

How the Smithsonian Supported Scientific Exploration During Westward Expansion A new book on the history of the Smithsonian reveals its place alongside the nation’s development ...

The film "The Westward Movement: Settlers Of The Old Northwest Territory" (1962) explores the migration and settlement of the Northwest Territory in the United States following the Revolutionary ...

Waterfront Park's westward expansion begins with the opening of PlayPort, a $15 million STEM-themed playground. PlayPort features interactive exhibits, educational signage, and QR codes linking to ...

Kevin Costner’s The West isn’t the usual retelling of the United States’ western expansion, because it takes the viewpoint that the US settlers were treading on an already-occupied land.

Introducing locals to folk art in the Amana Colonies The Homestead Folk Art Museum is hosting an event on Saturday, April 12 to help introduce visitors to Amana folk art.

The film "American Pioneer" explores the westward movement of settlers in colonial America during the 1760s and 1770s. Following the French and Indian War, many immigrants sought land and freedom ...

The University of Texas at Arlington is planning a westward expansion that just got a big boost from the City of Fort Worth.

‘American Primeval’ Team on Portraying the Brutal History of America’s Westward Expansion: “The Truth of This World Is Violent” Director Peter Berg, executive producer Eric Newman ...