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Current Status:
Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot.
Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week.
Barn open 7 days a week 10-4.
Bookstore / Visitor Center open Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 10-4.
*Beginning on April 21, Bookstore / Visitor Center will be open Tues - Sun, 9 - 5
Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.
*No advanced tour reservations at this time. Limited first come, first serve tours may be available.*
Explore the life and works of Carl Sandburg.
Plan a visit to the Sandburg Home in any season.
Enjoy a variety of special programs and events.
Learn more about the current ongoing recovery projects at Carl Sandburg Home NHS.
Learn how your purchase helps support the park and the National Park Service.
Meet the Sandburg family!
The annual contest is open in January and awards announced in April.
Learn more about programs for writers at the Sandburg Home!
Last updated: April 9, 2026
