Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Disappointing visit

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 ...

Visit a snapshot in time!

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 las...

A great NPS site, one of the better ones

This is one of the better sites of the National Park Service. If you have difficulties walking the trail up to the house, the shuttle holds five people plus a wheelchair in the back. We got to the boo...

Must include the home tour

Overall it's a rather unique property. To say that he was widely read is a massive understatement. Oh so many books on so many subjects. Very inspiring to any avid (or aspiring) reader. Seemed lik...

Goat yourself into giving this place a visit!!!

Awesome experience. I learned a lot about Mr. Sandburg and his extraordinarily gifted wife. The home was just as he left it. The goats were a very relaxing get away.