Permits & Reservations

Reservations

Alert: Historic home reservations suspended at this time. Tours of the home may be available dependent on current staffing. Please call 828-693-4178 prior to your arrival to see if tours for that day are available.

When the park resumes reservations for house tours, these opportunities will be listed here at Recreation.gov .

 

 

Permits

Certain types of activities require a special use permit. These include many types of organized gatherings, distribution of printed material and other public expressions of opinion, and other activities that are controlled or prohibited.

Some common activities that require a permit include:

• Commercial Photography
• Weddings
• First Amendment Activities

Please review the information in the documents listed below for guidance on planning your special event or use. Please contact the park's Special Use Permit Coordinator at 828-693-4178 or by email to discuss your event and request a permit application.

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Weddings and Special Events

Please read the applicable document before you contact the park to complete an application.
Procedures and Fees for Planning a Wedding at the Sandburg Home (word)
Procedures and Fees for Planning a Special Event at the Sandburg Home (word)

Still Photography and Commercial Filming

Please review the National Park Service FAQs regarding filiming and still photography here. Contact the park if you need a permit.