Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - Schedule Of Events (U.S. National Park Service)

June 18 through August 16
Flat Rock Playhouse Vagabond School of the Drama Performances
Wednesday through Saturday at 10:15 a.m.
Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories and The World of Carl Sandburg.
No performances July 16-19. More Information.

September 27
A Celebration of Lincoln
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This event celebrates Carl Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize winning biography of Abraham Lincoln and the February 12, 2009 200th birthday of Lincoln. Featured performances include a reading of Sandburg's speech before Congress during Lincoln's 150th birthday celebration, music of Lincoln's day, and an Abraham Lincoln portrayal.

October 17
40th Anniversary Celebration Events
Carl Sandburg Home was legislated by Congress on October 17, 1968. The celebration of this anniversary will include special ranger programs, a review of Sandburg's writing, and activities to learn more about Carl Sandburg Home and the role of the National Park Service in preserving America's treasures.

December 13
Christmas at Connemara
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The event honors the Sandburg family and features performances of holiday music. Throughout December, Carl Sandburg Home is decorated with poinsettias, pine boughs, and a Christmas tree displaying ornaments replicating those used by the Sandburg family.

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			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.