SALINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TOBIAS, NE

Homestead National Monument In January, 2021, at the behest of the Republican led legislature of Nebraska, the Republican led US Congress demoted the 85 year old Homestead National Monument to Homestead National Historical Park. The law decreeing this is written to give it the 1984 treatment, mandating that all references be changed. As a result, the National Park Service history page now says that it was designated as a national historical park 85 years ago, rather than noting that it was re-designated in 2021. They have gone so far down this false narrative that a government representative has contacted me to rename my photos here on Flickr. I have refused. ------------------------------------------ Homestead National Monument of America, a unit of the National Park System, commemorates passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed any qualified person to claim up to 160 acres (0.65 km2) of federally owned land in exchange for five years of residence and the cultivation and improvement of the property. The Act eventually transferred 270,000,000 acres (1,100,000 km2) from public to private ownership. The national monument is five miles west of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska on a site that includes some of the first acres successfully claimed under the Homestead Act. The national monument was first included in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966 (ID 66000115). The Homestead Heritage Center, dedicated in 2007, contains exhibits that treat the effect of the Homestead Act on immigration, agriculture, native tribes, the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, and federal land policy. The roof line of the center resembles a "single bottom plow moving through the sod," and the parking lot measures exactly 1-acre (4,000 m2). A separate Education Center features science and social science presentations that can be shared with classrooms anywhere in the United States through distance-learning. Source: Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_National_Monument_of_America" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_National_Monument_of_America</a>
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The Saline County Historical Society, located in Tobias, Nebraska, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Saline County. Founded in 1972, the society has a collection of over 10,000 artifacts and documents that showcase the county's rich cultural heritage.

The society's museum is housed in a former bank building and features several exhibits that highlight the history of the county, including the agricultural and transportation industries, the role of women in Saline County, and the impact of World War II. Visitors can also see displays of Native American artifacts, vintage clothing, and antique farming equipment.

In addition to the museum, the Saline County Historical Society hosts events throughout the year, such as lectures, tours, and workshops. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, which includes articles on local history, genealogy, and upcoming events.

Membership in the Saline County Historical Society is open to anyone interested in preserving and promoting the history of the county. Members receive benefits such as free admission to the museum, discounts on publications and merchandise, and invitations to special events.

Overall, the Saline County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and sharing the unique history of Saline County, Nebraska.

SALINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TOBIAS NE. US MID #8403100023

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Homestead National Monument In January, 2021, at the behest of the Republican led legislature of Nebraska, the Republican led US Congress demoted the 85 year old Homestead National Monument to Homestead National Historical Park. The law decreeing this is written to give it the 1984 treatment, mandating that all references be changed. As a result, the National Park Service history page now says that it was designated as a national historical park 85 years ago, rather than noting that it was re-designated in 2021. They have gone so far down this false narrative that a government representative has contacted me to rename my photos here on Flickr. I have refused. ------------------------------------------ Homestead National Monument of America, a unit of the National Park System, commemorates passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed any qualified person to claim up to 160 acres (0.65 km2) of federally owned land in exchange for five years of residence and the cultivation and improvement of the property. The Act eventually transferred 270,000,000 acres (1,100,000 km2) from public to private ownership. The national monument is five miles west of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska on a site that includes some of the first acres successfully claimed under the Homestead Act. The national monument was first included in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966 (ID 66000115). The Homestead Heritage Center, dedicated in 2007, contains exhibits that treat the effect of the Homestead Act on immigration, agriculture, native tribes, the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, and federal land policy. The roof line of the center resembles a "single bottom plow moving through the sod," and the parking lot measures exactly 1-acre (4,000 m2). A separate Education Center features science and social science presentations that can be shared with classrooms anywhere in the United States through distance-learning. Source: Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_National_Monument_of_America" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_National_Monument_of_America</a>
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Contact SALINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SALINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
561 COUNTY ROAD S
TOBIAS
NE
68453-2007

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SALINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403100023
Name SALINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name SALINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.422913, -97.321959
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 151
US Census Tract: 960800
US Census Block: 2071