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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
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photo of Carl Sandburg's family home in Flat Rock, North Carolina; nps photo.
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Carl Sandburg and his family lived in this home in Flat Rock, North Carolina from 1945 until Mr. Sandburg's death in 1967.

 

 

The home of America's poet, Carl Sandburg, is quite a baronial estate for an old socialist. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 1968 to honor Carl Sandburg's compelling collection of stories about the American people; their plights, struggles, joys and hopes as told through Sandburg's poetry, prose, journalism and biography.

 Carl Sandburg's home located in Flat Rock North Carolina
Take a tour of Carl Sandburg's home
1/2 hour tours available daily
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 Entrance to Connemara Farms Goat Dairy
Connemara Farms Goat Dairy
Learn more about Mrs. Sandburg's facinating career as a champion dairy goat breeder.
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 A granitic dome that Sandburg would visit frequently
The Rock
A place for loneliness
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Jump aboard and discover Carl Sandburg
Imagine It! an educational website for kids of all ages will take you on a exciting journey.
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One of many green visors Carl Sandburg wore to protect his eyes from harmful sunlight and other light sources.  

Did You Know?
Carl Sandburg's eyes were very sensitive to light. He needed to protect his eyes whenever he worked outside and whenever he worked in rooms with incandescent lighting. He protected his eyes by wearing these green visors.

Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 15:15 EST