Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Flat Rock, NC Hours and Location

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How do I obtain a park entrance pass?

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National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Facilities Including Sandburg Home and Barn

Facilities within Carl Sandburg Home NHS including the Home and Barn are open everyday 9 am to 5 pm, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Park grounds, including hiking trails and gardens are open everyday, all year, from sunrise to sunset.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
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• New Year’s Day:
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• Thanksgiving Day:
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Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $5.00 – House Tour Fee
  Guided House Tour Fee: (cash or check only)* $5.00 for Adults 16 and older $3.00 for seniors 62 and older $3.00 for Access and Active Military Pass holders Children 15 and under admitted free. Passes: The park sells the America the Beautiful- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes. *These passes do not waive the house tour fee.
• $0.00 – Entrance Fee
  There is no fee to enter the park to hike the trails, enjoy the grounds or visit the barn and bookstore.

About

A Poet of the People

Carl Sandburg provided a popular voice for the American people of the twentieth century and still speaks to us through his words, songs and the beauty and serenity of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.

Explore Sandburg’s legacy and Experience Your America!

Directions

The park is located three miles south of Hendersonville, NC on Little River Road off of the Greenville Highway/Rt. 225 in Flat Rock, NC. Visitors using GPS or mapping software should use 1800 Little River Road and look for the signs directing you to the visitor parking lot on Little River Road.

Visitor Centers

Sandburg Home Information and Bookstore

The Visitor Information area and Bookstore are located in the ground level of the Sandburg Home. This is a great place to start your visit.

Weather

Average Monthly Highs and Lows January – 45 / 25 February – 50 / 30 March – 55 / 35 April – 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June – 80 / 65 July – 85 / 65 August – 80 / 65 September – 75 / 55 October – 70 / 45 November – 60 / 35 December – 50 / 30

Permits and Reservations Information