Please use the information in the links above this section to help you in planning your visit to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.

When planning your visit, please keep in mind the average visitor spends two and one-half hours at "Connemara." Also, keep in mind that there is no place to purchase food in the park, water is available at fountains (bring your own bottle) and in the bookstore.  Please recycle any purchased water bottles.  

Admission: Free for grounds, trails and barn; no park entrance fee.
Guided House Tour Fee:  (cash or check only)
$5.00 for Adults age 16-61
$3.00 for seniors 62 and older
Children 15 and under admitted free.

30-minute house tours are offered daily. First tour begins at 9:30am; the last tour begins at 4:30pm. 

Group leaders
You are strongly encouraged to contact the park if you are visiting with more than 10 people in your group, even if it is just a family visit or a big motorcoach tour.  We strive to make your visit the best experience it can be.

Adult Groups - For groups of adults of ten or more, please see the Adult Group Reservation page for information about scheduling a visit.

School Groups - Please see our For Teachers section for more information about scheduling school groups.

Summer Camps/Youth Groups - Please visit our ParKids page for more information on activities available in the Park.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact the park with your questions. We hope you enjoy your visit!