• Carl Sandburg Home Spring

    Carl Sandburg Home

    National Historic Site North Carolina

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  • Detour at Visitor Entrance

    The restroom facility, bridge and picnic area at the park entrance will be closed from June 19 - 21 for a roofing project. Visitors will need to walk around the front lake, .4 miles, to access the Sandburg Home and second restroom.

Where To Eat

The park does not offer food for purchase. Water fountains are available in the park and bottled water is for sale in the bookstore. Please bring a reusable bottle with you to fill in the fountain. If you purchase bottled water, please recycle it!

You may choose to pack a meal and enjoy eating at the small picnic area by the Front Lake. Keep in mind this picnic area is first come/first serve and is uncovered.

Please dispose of your leftovers, trash, and recyclables in the proper receptacles available at the picnic area and throughout the park.

The surrounding area offers covered picnic facilities as well as a variety of dining-out options.

 
recycling bins
These receptacles accept #1 and #2 plastic bottles and aluminum cans for recycling.
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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.