Phillips County Museum News for October 11, 2017

The Homestead Act of 1862 opened-up land to any adult who had never taken up arms against the United States government. Women and immigrants were eligible along with the male population. Nearly 10 % of the total area of the United States was given away to over one million homesteaders. Phillips County was settled with Homesteaders and today some of those families are still farming and ranching. The Phillips County Proud celebration was joined by the 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes In Phillips County to present an evening of fun for the community. The grade school classes artistic abilities were shown with posters featuring many homestead activities. The PC Museum is happy to display these posters and invite the public in to view for the next few weeks. Our hours are Monday – Saturday 10-5.