Dining Room

The aromas of freshly baked breads, hearty soups or homemade pies filled the Sandburg dining room. Most meals included fresh garden salads, yogurt, goat's milk, and Mrs. Sandburg's special cheeses. Carl Sandburg's red thermos contained fresh brewed coffee with goat's milk and a spoonful of honey.  

While they were a very busy and independent family with a host of varied interests, they came together whenever possible for lunch and dinner. After dinner, Sandburg would often play his guitar for a family sing-a-long, or read from his current work.  Or they might turn on the radio to hear Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly or the evening news. Birds entertained outside while they sat around the table.