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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned poet, biographer, folksinger, and lecturer, provided broad and enduring 20th century insight into the circumstances, worth and spirit of the American people. He passionately championed for those who did not have words and power to speak for themselves. A midwesterner most of his life, Sandburg and his family moved to North Carolina which offered the peace and solitude required for his writing. Having already achieved literary fame before moving in 1945, Sandburg continued to write and lecture, publishing more than one-third of his works during his 22 years at Connemara.
Today the site, managed by the National Park Service, preserves the Sandburg legacy for future generations. The historic site consists of a 22 room house, barns, sheds, rolling pastures, mountainside woods, walking/hiking trails, two small lakes, ponds, flower and vegetable gardens, and an orchard. Contact Information
1928 Little River Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 (828) 693-4178 - Headquarters (828) 693-4178 - Visitor Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Plane
Closest airports are Asheville, NC and Greenville/Spartenburg, SC
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Getting Around
Weather
Temporate climate.
Winter - mild to cold-possible ice. Spring - pleasant 55-70 degrees Summer - 70 to 90 degrees Fall - pleasant 45-70 degrees Activities
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Recommended Activities Thirty minute house tours are offered throughout the day first tour 9:30 a.m. the last is 4:00 p.m. Tours leave from the first floor of the house on the hour and the half-hour. There is a $3.00 charge for adults. Golden Age, Access and Eagle passes are accepted. Ranger programs scheduled throughout the week. Topics range to cover the diversity of Sandburg, his works and his significance. Rootabaga Stories - Childrens stories performed on stage. Thursdays/Saturdays through August 19th. The World of Carl Sandburg - Sandburg's life and works performed on stage. Wednesdays/Fridays through August 18th. Hiking trails - 5 miles. Historic Building tour - self guiding. Barn Operations - Rangers and volunteers work the barn area and will provide information about the goats and Mrs. Sandburg's dairy goat operation.
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