Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site • North Carolina

A view of Sandburg's study as visitors see it today

A view of the Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park

A view of the front lake and Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park

Dairy goats graze peacefully near the Sandburg barn

Spring-born kid goats greet visitors to the barn

PLEASE READ: Due to the bridge being out, there is a pedestrian detour in place from the main parking lot up to the visitor center. Please be prepared for a .7 mile hike up to the Sandburg's Home. // Tours of the home are only available Tuesday - Sunday at 11, 12, 1, 2, & 3:00. This is the only way to see the inside of the house.

A view of Sandburg's study as visitors see it today
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The Sandburg family enjoyed living in the Carolina mountains along with a collection of 12,000 books and a herd of dairy goats.
NPS Photo

A view of the front lake and Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park
NPS Photo

Connemara Farms dairy goats graze peacefully near the Sandburg barn
NPS Photo

Spring-born kid goats greet visitors to the barn.
NPS Photo

View of Sandburg Home from front yard

*No advanced tour reservations at this time. Limited first come, first serve tours may be available.*

Black and white photo of Carl Sandburg at a desk

Explore the life and works of Carl Sandburg.

Red barns surrounded by golden leaves

Plan a visit to the Sandburg Home in any season.

Calendar of Events

Enjoy a variety of special programs and events.

A view of a broken dam.

Learn more about the current ongoing recovery projects at Carl Sandburg Home NHS.

Bookshelf with store merchandise and a sign that says Thank You!

Learn how your purchase helps support the park and the National Park Service.

Black and white photo of a man, woman and three young girls

Meet the Sandburg family!

Ribbons and poems are displayed for student recognition.

The annual contest is open in January and awards announced in April.

A writer is inspired by the scenery along a park trail.

Learn more about programs for writers at the Sandburg Home!

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Mailing Address:

81 Carl Sandburg Lane
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Phone:

828 693-4178

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