Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site • North Carolina

A view of Sandburg's study as visitors see it today

A view of the Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park

A view of the front lake and Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park

Dairy goats graze peacefully near the Sandburg barn

Spring-born kid goats greet visitors to the barn

PLEASE READ: Due to the bridge being out, there is a pedestrian detour in place from the main parking lot up to the visitor center. Please be prepared for a .7 mile hike up to the Sandburg's Home. // Tours of the home are only available Wednesday - Sunday at 11, 12, 1, 2, & 3:00. This is the only way to see the inside of the house.

A view of Sandburg's study as visitors see it today
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The Sandburg family enjoyed living in the Carolina mountains along with a collection of 12,000 books and a herd of dairy goats.
NPS Photo

A view of the front lake and Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park
NPS Photo

Connemara Farms dairy goats graze peacefully near the Sandburg barn
NPS Photo

Spring-born kid goats greet visitors to the barn.
NPS Photo

View of Sandburg Home from front yard

*No advanced tour reservations at this time. Limited first come, first serve tours may be available.*

Black and white photo of Carl Sandburg at a desk

Explore the life and works of Carl Sandburg.

Red barns surrounded by golden leaves

Plan Your Visit

Plan a visit to the Sandburg Home in any season.

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Enjoy a variety of special programs and events.

A view of a broken dam.

Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects

Learn more about the current ongoing recovery projects at Carl Sandburg Home NHS.

Bookshelf with store merchandise and a sign that says Thank You!

Support the Park

Learn how your purchase helps support the park and the National Park Service.

Black and white photo of a man, woman and three young girls

Sandburg Family

Meet the Sandburg family!

Ribbons and poems are displayed for student recognition.

The annual contest is open in January and awards announced in April.

A writer is inspired by the scenery along a park trail.

Writer Programs

Learn more about programs for writers at the Sandburg Home!

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

81 Carl Sandburg Lane
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Phone:

828 693-4178

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