Rocky Mountain Homestead | History Traveler Episode 14

The Homestead Act of 1862 was passed by a Republican Congress and signed into law by Abraham Lincoln. It granted 160 acres of free land to any head of household who agreed to farm it for 5 years. Here, we go to the Holzworth Homestead in Rocky Mountain National Park. Very interesting place that takes you back to life at the turn of the century. Always learning!

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