• Carl Sandburg Home Spring

    Carl Sandburg Home

    National Historic Site North Carolina

A Poet of the People

Carl Sandburg provided a popular voice for the American people of the twentieth century and still speaks to us through his words, songs and the beauty and serenity of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.

Explore Sandburg's legacy and Experience Your America!

Features

  • Plan your visit to the Sandburg Home

    Plan Your Visit

    Enjoy a guided tour, walk through the grounds, hike or greet the descendents of Mrs. Sandburg's dairy goat herd. A typical visit lasts 2 hours.

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  • Virtual Museum Exhibit

    Virtual Museum Exhibit

    This exhibit explores the Sandburg family while they lived at Connemara through their personal belongings and memorabilia.

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  • Special Event Calendar

    Special Events Calendar

    Visit the park to enjoy a special event, performance, live music, demonstration or historic walk.

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Did You Know?

photo of Carl Sandburg's book 'The People, Yes' published in French and other languages

Carl Sandburg is celebrated as an American poet, although his works are found all over the world and have been published in many different languages.