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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site |
Description:
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.
Designations:
National Historic Site (October 17, 1968)
National Historic Landmark ()
Accessibility:
A shuttle van may be available - call from parking lot to arrange for service.
First and second floor of main house accessible.
Restrooms - accessible
Front lake trail - partially accessible.
Getting Around:
Foot traffic only except authorized vehicles for maintenance and/or accessibility.
Activites:
Educational Programs | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Plane:
Closest airports are Asheville, NC and Greenville/Spartenburg, SC
Car:
Three miles south of Hendersonville, NC off of U.S. Hwy 25.
From U.S. Hwy 26 take exit 22 - Upward Road turn west to U.S. Hwy 25 - South to Little River Road. Visitor parking off of Little River Road.
Attractions:
Biltmore House
Grove Park Inn
Cradle of Forestry
Historic Hendersonville
Nearby Parks:
Blue Ridge Parkway (30 miles)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (70 miles)
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