Carl Sandburg Home
Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes
Day Trip
Literature, Architecture, History
There is a fee for adults to tour the house. Children under 17 are free.
Notes: Two floors of the house are accessible by wheelchair via an outside elevator.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Carl Sandburg Home
Connemara
Farm and Home of American Icon
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81 Carl Sandburg Ln Flat Rock, NC 28731 |
+1 828 693 4178 Fax: +1 828 693 4179 |
Description
This 264-acre site in Flat Rock, NC was the home and residence of American poet Carl Sandburg for the last 22 years of his life. Moved by its beauty and its seclusion, Sandburg moved his family on the property in 1945 where he spent his days writing, while others attended to the farm. Often referred to as Connemara, the home was the place where Sandburg finished his Pulitzer Prize book, Complete Poems (1950) as well as his only novel, Remembrance Rock (1948). In addition to having a fascinating history that goes back to 1838, the home is also home to the Sandburgs' prized goat herd.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9pm-5pm, dailyVisit Time: 2hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: The park is free to visitors.
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: There is a fee for adults to tour the house. Children under 17 are free.
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: All Ages
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: The walk from the visitors' parking lot to the house is about 1/3 mile with a 100 foot rise in elevation. Contact the ranger on one of the phones at the parking lot if you need assistance in reaching the house.
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