Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

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Tripadvisor (605) · Historical landmark in Flat Rock, United States
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Home of poet Carl Sandburg and his family. Located on 264-acres in Western North Carolina. The site includes 5-miles of hiking trails, a dairy goat farm …

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Jul 6, 2024
Wonderful experience taking the 30 minute tour of the house. Be sure to go online and book tickets as tour is limited to ten people. Full review by Bob R
May 19, 2024
We were quite disappointed that the place closed early for a staff training. It would have been helpful to have a sign at the parking lot. There was an easy hiking trail from the parking lot to the… Full review by Manny-Kaye G
May 18, 2024
Having learned many of his short poems in grade school I learned much more about the man, his family and a multitude of talents. I learned that he travelled before he settled in Flat Rock for his la… Full review by Ghostrainchaser
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My father-in-law cannot walk very far. Could we drop him off at the house so he does not need to walk up the hill from the …
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My father-in-law cannot walk very far. Could we drop him off at the house so he does not need to walk up the hill from the parking lot? Also, about how long did you spend when you visited the home and property?
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When you arrive there is a call box at the parking lot. Call and they will send someone down to pick you up and bring you to the house. There is also handicap parking up close to the …
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When you arrive there is a call box at the parking lot. Call and they will send someone down to pick you up and bring you to the house. There is also handicap parking up close to the goat barn. It is a short flat walk to the house from that point. Call and they will tell you how yo get to that parking. I believe tours of the house are every half hour. 2 hours is enough for a nice visit if you are not hiking. If hiking add another 1 to 2 hours. Eat in Flat Rock at Honey and Salt or Hubba Hubba, both are fun and good. Enjoy
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Isn’t Galesburg, IL ( where I’m from) the original home of Carl Sandburg?
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YES,it is. Carl Sandburg moved to Flat Rock, NC in his 50’s, and eventually died there.
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Answer by Mark W · Jun 17, 2018
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Can we bring our dogs?
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I doubt they would be allowed in the house. May be worth contacting the property.
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When will the restoration be complete? We would come in August 2917-
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The local paper says the restoration will be complete in 2018.
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Answer by Michael W · Feb 4, 2017
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What are the goats names?
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Bocephus (mottled black and brown)
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