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A view of Sandburg's study as visitors see it today
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Tuesday - Sunday 9-5. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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2h 20m
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
1h 23m
one-way
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84 mi
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2h 46m
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A dirt trail winds along in a forest.
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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
1h 24m
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2h 49m
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Easy day trip
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Andrew Johnson Homestead with snow
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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
1h 37m
one-way
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84 mi
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3h 14m
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Long day trip
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A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.
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Ninety Six National Historic Site
1h 57m
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drive time
Distance
112 mi
Round trip
3h 53m
Verdict
Long day trip
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Driving times from Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Park Bookstore and House Tours

Mon
Closed
Tue
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Park Grounds

Mon
Sunrise to Sunset
Tue
Sunrise to Sunset
Wed
Sunrise to Sunset
Thu
Sunrise to Sunset
Fri
Sunrise to Sunset
Sat
Sunrise to Sunset
Sun
Sunrise to Sunset
THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureGuided ToursTheater
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site?
Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Theater.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Blue Ridge Parkway (44 min), Cowpens National Battlefield (1 h 10 min), Kings Mountain National Military Park (1 h 23 min), Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (1 h 24 min), Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (1 h 37 min), Ninety Six National Historic Site (1 h 57 min).