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Eugene O'Neill National Historic SiteEugene and Carlotta O'Neill in the Tao House courtyard in 1941 - Yale Beinecke Library Photo
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O'Neill in California

America's only Nobel Prize winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose to live in Northern California at the climax of his writing career. Isolated from the world and within the walls of his home, O'Neill wrote his final and most memorable plays; The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and A Moon for the Misbegotten.

Reservations are required to visit this site.


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Image of 8-ft bronze sculpture for Eugene O'Neill Commemorative in Danville, California

Eugene O'Neill Commemorative Sculpture

Visit the 8-ft bronze sculpture of Eugene O'Neill's words from his most memorable play Long Day's Journey Into Night. The commemorative is located in a park across from the Danville Library and Community Center.
 
O'Neill at Tao House

Eugene O'Neill and Theatre

Find out more about Eugene O'Neill's life and contributions to American Theatre
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Eugene & Blemie

Eugene O'Neill Artist's Days

The Eugene O'Neill Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, announces its eleventh annual Artist Days at Tao House. The program offers Bay Area artists an opportunity to create new works in all media or artistic genre in the inspirational environment of the 11-acre site that was once the home of the legendary American playwright Eugene O'Neill. His former estate, Tao House, is a National Historic Site managed by the National Park Service. It borders the Las Trampas open space with a commanding view of the San Ramon Valley and Mt. Diablo.

Artists may apply to reserve any or all of the dates for the 2009 program. They are: October 8, 9, 10, 2009 The fee is $5 per day and reservations are required.

Since private vehicles are not allowed on the property, artists will assemble at 8:45 a.m. each day at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in Danville (205 Railroad Avenue). They will board a National Park Service van for the short trip to the site. The van will return to the parking lot at 2:45 p.m. Because space on the van is limited, artists are asked to limit the size and volume of items they wish to bring with them. They should also provide their own food and beverages. Water, refrigeration and restrooms are available on the site. For more information contact the Eugene O'Neill Foundation at (925) 820-1818.
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P.O. Box 280
Danville, CA 94526

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Phone

Information & Reservations
(925) 838-0249

Administration
(510) 232-5006

Fax

(925) 838-9471

Climate

From April to October it is mostly dry with mild to warm temperatures (65-95 F). From November to March it is mostly damp from rain with cool to mild temperatures (45-65 F).
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Did You Know?
Bordered by regional park land, Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site remains an open greenbelt area, much like when the O’Neills themselves lived here. Don’t be surprised to see black tailed mule deer, coyotes, bobcats, red-tailed hawks, or wild turkeys during your visit!

Last Updated: October 04, 2009 at 17:03 EST