Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

1800 Little River Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731 • https://www.nps.gov/carl

North Carolina, preserves Connemara, the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer Carl Sandburg. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site has miles of hiking trails, goat barn, out buildings to explore and a great view of the mountains. This is much more than just a historic home.

Information & Tips:
  • Currently no entry cost.
  • More to see than his home as the site offers hiking trails, bookstore, goat barn and other buildings to explore.
  • Advance reservations strongly recommended for a house tour. Day-of-tour tickets rarely available.
  • Check the Calendar of Events as they often put on special events.
  • There is a small gift shop on the bottom of the house if you want to pick up a park pin, patch or postcard.
  • Leave time to visit the quaint local town of Flat Rock with its shops and dining.

(5 miles of trails)

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