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    In the beginning, there was a farm........

                                                                              

The Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine, ODWU, purchased almost 500 acres of farmland and buildings on June 11, 1957.  After a year of hard work remodeling farm buildings into guest rooms and a children's camp, the Ukrainian Homestead was officially opened on July 5, 1958.
May 30, 1959: Ukrainian Gold Cross Camp attracts 120 campers.

       

Purpose of the Homestead

1.  Serves as a social and cultural center

2.  Provides space for activities by Ukrainian organizations   

3.  Houses a library, archives, and an ODWU museum                                               

4.  Hosts conferences                                                       

5.  Serves as a year-round recreation and rest center 

6.  Provides instructional and recreational summer camps for children                                                            

7.  300 acres set aside to be sold as lots in order to create a permanent Ukrainian community

    

              

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