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National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

InformationApr 27, 2026

Visitor Center and Bookstore Open Tues - Sun

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A view of the Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park

The Sandburg family enjoyed living in the Carolina mountains along with a collection of 12,000 books and a herd of dairy goats.

Photo: NPS Photo

About

Post Helene 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 Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 10-4. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.

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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 main visitor parking lot off Little River Road. To access the Hikers Parking lot, use 1928 Little River Road as the GPS address. You will see signs for the Hiker's parking lot, on the left, just before Carl Sandburg Lane.

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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

News

Carl Sandburg Home Welcomes New Superintendent
Jun 11, 2026

Carl Sandburg Home Welcomes New Superintendent

The National Park Service has selected Ashley Pipkin to serve as the next superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Pipkin will begin her new role June 24.