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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Sitepasture gate in mid-summer
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Bookstore
The park's bookstore is operated by Eastern National, a cooperating association of the National Park Service. Eastern National offers books and other educational items relating to the interpretive themes of Carl Sandburg Home NHS. The store is located on the first floor of the historic Sandburg Home. A percentage of the proceeds from all sales are donated to the interpretive program of Carl Sandburg Home NHS.

To contact the park bookstore, call 828-698-5621.

You can also browse and purchase a limited selection of material online.
One of many green visors Carl Sandburg wore to protect his eyes from harmful sunlight and other light sources.  

Did You Know?
Carl Sandburg's eyes were very sensitive to light. He needed to protect his eyes whenever he worked outside and whenever he worked in rooms with incandescent lighting. He protected his eyes by wearing these green visors.

Last Updated: November 14, 2007 at 15:24 EST