Daniel Freeman: America’s First Homesteader

Darrel Draper

The first homestead issue in the U.S. went to Daniel Freeman near Beatrice.

Categories: 4th Grade and Up, 6th Grade and Up, Adults, Age Range, History, Living History - First-Person Portrayals, Nebraska History, Nebraskans Who Made a Difference, U.S. History

Description

Hear Daniel Freeman’s amazing story as Darrel Draper portrays “Old Number One” in full costume. It is a Chautauqua-style, humorous and historically factual account of America’s first homesteader and the impact of the Homestead Act in settling the West. Recommended for ages 10 to adult.