Fee Free Days 2018
Free entrance days to all national parks and free tours of the Sandburg Home in 2018.
June 13 thru August 11
Sandburg Summer Stage
Every Wednesday through Saturday at 10:15 - 10:45 am
Rootabaga Express! and Spink, Skabootch and Swipes!
Wednesday through Saturday, apprentice actors from the Flat Rock Playhouse, will share performances at 10:15 a.m., at the park amphitheatre adjacent to the Sandburg Home. NO SHOWS week of July 16. Learn more about the shows here.
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Hands-on History Saturdays in July
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join Park Rangers on Saturdays in July to get hands-on with history. Each Saturday features a different topic and allows visitors of all ages to interact with history related to the Sandburg family experience at Connemara. Come anytime between 10am - 2pm.
- July 7th - Everything's Butter with Goats
Milk a goat, make butter and a replica container for milk. Find the activities at the barn area.
- July 14th - Archives Alive!
investigate objects from the past and the stories they tell. Glimpse the past through a sterograph, analyze artifacts, and play with vintage toys. Activities near the barn area.
- July 21st - Books & Banjos
Experience a day in the life of Carl Sandburg. Make and take a personal book, create a comb kazoo and a cigar box banjo. Activities in the garage adjacent to the Sandburg Home.
- July 28th - Creature Feature
Learn about some of the creatures at the park that help pollinate plants through hands-on pollination stations, make a bug button, examine bug parts, and participate in Citizen Science. Activities near Margaret's Garden.
September 17 (Monday)
Naturalization Ceremony
10:00 am
New American citizens from western North Carolina will participate in a naturalization ceremony at the park, hosted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service - USCIS. The public is welcome to attend this special event.
November 24 (Saturday)
Christmas at Connemara
From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Musicians and storytellers, crafts and sing-a-longs, hot cider and cookies. This free festive celebration will honor Carl Sandburg and his family holiday traditions. Young visitors will find many opportunities for participation in storytelling, sing-a-longs and crafts. The house will be decorated in the simple style of the Sandburgs with poinsettias and a traditionally decorated Christmas tree throughout December until January 6th, 2017.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, July 5, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Thursday, July 5, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Friday, July 6, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Friday, July 6, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Saturday, July 7, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Saturday, July 7, 2018
Join Park Rangers on Saturdays in July to get hands-on with history. Each Saturday features a different topic and allows visitors of all ages to interact with history related to the Sandburg family experience at Connemara.
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Saturday, July 7, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Sunday, July 8, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Monday, July 9, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Friday, July 13, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Friday, July 13, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
Join Park Rangers on Saturdays in July to get hands-on with history. Each Saturday features a different topic and allows visitors of all ages to interact with history related to the Sandburg family experience at Connemara.
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Sunday, July 15, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Monday, July 16, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Friday, July 20, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Friday, July 20, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018
Join Park Rangers on Saturdays in July to get hands-on with history. Each Saturday features a different topic and allows visitors of all ages to interact with history related to the Sandburg family experience at Connemara.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Sunday, July 22, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Monday, July 23, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Friday, July 27, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Friday, July 27, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Saturday, July 28, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Saturday, July 28, 2018
Join Park Rangers on Saturdays in July to get hands-on with history. Each Saturday features a different topic and allows visitors of all ages to interact with history related to the Sandburg family experience at Connemara.
View Details
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Saturday, July 28, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Sunday, July 29, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Monday, July 30, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Join park rangers and stroll the grounds of Connemara learning of its rich history. The 45-minute tour shares the architecture, history and stories of the people who called Connemara home.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Thursday, August 2, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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Friday, August 3, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Friday, August 3, 2018
Take a journey with Sandburg's daughters, Spink, Skabootch and Swipes (his nicknames for them) on a journey through Rootabaga Country.
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Saturday, August 4, 2018
Join park rangers for a demonstration and taste of Mrs. Sandburg's recipes for making cheese from goat's milk. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home.
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Saturday, August 4, 2018
A singing and dancing extravaganza - all set in Sandburg's fairy tale land - Rootabaga Country. Appropriate for all ages.
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