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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
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1838 antebellum home of Carl Sandburg and his family from 1945 to 1967.
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Springtime at Connemara.

 

Connemara, the home of Carl Sandburg and his family from 1945 to 1967, is a three-story antebellum home built in 1838.

The home is accessible on two of the three floors via an outdoor elevator.  

 

 

 

The walk from the visitor parking lot to the home is approximately 1/3 of a mile and a gain in elevation of about 100 feet. This can be challenging for many people. If you feel this climb may be a challenge for you, please call a park ranger from one of two phones located by the parking lot and lake-front restroom facility. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your needs.

 
visitors boarding a park van that will enable them access to the historic home at the top of the hill.
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Visitors boarding the park van that will enable them to access the historic home at the top of the hill.
black and white photo of Carl Sandburg playing one of his many guitars  

Did You Know?
Carl Sandburg collected American folk songs from the time he was 19 years old. He published a book entitled "The American Songbag" from this collection and even learned a few chords on the guitar. He would entertain audiences after poetry recitals with his unique renditions of these songs.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 13:46 EST