Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site – Connemara

Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned poet, biographer, folksinger and lecturer provided broad and enduring 20th century insight into the circumstances, worth and spirit of the American people. He passionately championed for those who did not have words and power to speak for themselves.A midwesterner most of his life, Sandburg and his family moved to North Carolina, which offered the peace and solitude required for his writing. Having already achieved literary fame before moving in 1945, Sandburg continued to write and lecture, publishing more than one-third of his works during his 22 years at Connemara.In 1968, just one year after Sandburgs’ death, the National Park Service became the stewards of the first historic site to honor an American poet. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site offers keen insight into the memory and the many literary contributions of Carl Sandburg. Connemara, the 262-acre farm is available for visitors to explore and learn of this great American writer. The site consists of over five miles of trails, historic buildings, and a small representative goatherd. Tours of the main house are available daily from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm except December 25th.