homesteader

  • Split historical photograph: Left side shows a family of six, including a child, standing in front of a log cabin with a tree. Right side shows five people standing outside a weathered wooden house on flat land.

    18 Powerful Photos That Capture the Lives of Early Homesteaders (1880-1940)

    Take a look at these vintage homesteader photos that show just how incredible these relics were, from sod houses to little log cabins. 

    Homesteading is a practice that still exists today, one where individuals embrace homegrown resources to survive. They take part in activities like raising livestock for meat and eggs, planting gardens for produce, and preserving foods to last through the winter.…