Park Planning

General Management Plan 2003

The General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/FEIS) for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site presents and analyzes four alternative management concepts (three action and one no action alternatives) and their potential environmental impacts. Each alternative proposes a different management philosophy to guide resource protection and visitor use decisions. Contact the park for a copy of the plan.

Alternative Transportation Study 2013

The popularity of Carl Sandburg Home NHS has resulted in demand for parking exceeding the available supply of parking during the summer and in October. This causes frustration for visitors, is detrimental to the overall visitor experience, and dissuades future visits. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of strategies to address parking congestion issues and to provide enhanced multimodal access to the park. Contact the park for a copy of the study.

Foundation Document 2014

A Foundation Document includes the park’s purpose, significance, fundamental and other important resources and values, interpretive themes, special mandates and administrative commitments, and context in the larger landscape. It is part of a park's planning portfolio, which may include visitor use, resource protection, and similar plans, as well as a park's GMP. Contact the park to request a copy of the Foundation Document.

Historic Structure Report - Sandburg Home Main House

Documents the construction history of the home including analysis of architecture, ownership and social history. Contact the park for a copy of the report.

Historic Structure Report - Chicken House/Wash House

Documents the construction history of the Chicken/Wash House including analysis of architecture, uses, and social history. Contact the park for a copy of the report.

Historic Structure Report - Swedish House

Documents the construction history of the Swedish House including analysis of architecture, uses, and social history. Contact the park for a copy of the report.

Historic Furnishings Report 1984 - Sandburg Home

Documents the furnishings as they were used by the Sandburg family. The home today is furnished to reflect the mid-1950's while the Sandburg's were living there. Contact the park for a copy of the report.

Historic Furnishings Report Addendum - Sandburg Home

This document reflects new research and photographs used to more fully understand how the furnishing were used and their reflection on family lifestyle. Contact the park for a copy of the report.

Cultural Landscape Report

This document details the landscape of Connemara from it's first residents in the 1830's through today. Includes a list of trees and plants currently being cared for and preserved. Contact the park for a copy of the report.

 

Visitor Survey Report
In Spring 2008, the park conducted an in-depth survey of visitors. The results identify visitor expectations, experiences, preferred ways for learning about the park and many other thoughts visitors had about this park. Contact the park for a copy of the report.