Women and Children of the Homestead Act of 1862 Across the Midwest

Bring the Story of Midwest Homesteaders to Life

They came west for land…
and faced a life of hardship, sacrifice, and survival.

Now booking across the Midwest, this powerful Homestead Act of 1862 living history program brings to life the real stories of women and children who settled the Great Plains.

Serving Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, and surrounding states, this immersive program connects audiences to the human experience behind one of the most important laws in American history.

An Immersive Midwest Living History Experience

Perfect for museums, schools, libraries, and historical societies, this program explores:

  • Women homesteaders across the Midwest and Great Plains
  • Single women, widows, and mothers claiming land under the Homestead Act of 1862
  • Children growing up in sod homes and prairie settlements
  • The journey west—loss, danger, and endurance along the trail
  • Frontier life—blizzards, drought, prairie fires, and isolation

Through dramatic storytelling, authentic historical clothing, and audience interaction, history becomes something your audience can feel—

not just learn.

A Personal Connection to Homesteading History

Presented by Rayma Volkmer of Indian Creek Historical Fashions, this program is deeply personal.

As a descendant of Great Plains homesteaders, Rayma shares her own family’s story, including a grandmother born in a sod house—bringing authenticity and emotional depth to every performance.

Now Booking Across the Midwest

Available for programs in:

  • Nebraska
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota
  • Missouri
  • Surrounding Midwest states

Explore State-Specific Programs

Find programs tailored to your area:

  • 👉 Women Homesteaders Program Nebraska
  • 👉 Women Homesteaders Program Iowa
  • 👉 Women Homesteaders Program Kansas
  • 👉 Women Homesteaders Program North & South Dakota

(Link each of these to your individual state pages)

Perfect For Midwest Events & Educational Programs

  • Museums and historical sites
  • Libraries and community programs
  • Schools and educational presentations
  • Historical societies
  • Heritage festivals and public events

Book This Midwest Living History Program

Bring this unforgettable story of courage, survival, and sacrifice to your audience.

👉 Contact Indian Creek Historical Fashions today to book your
Women Homesteaders Living History Program – Homestead Act of 1862

Learn More About the Full Program

For full program details, visit:
👉 She Claimed the Wilderness: Women, Children, and the Promise of the Homestead Act of 1862