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Carl Sandburg Home

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National Park Fee Free Days

Please check operating status at this park and others before traveling as holidays and local weather or safety conditions can affect hours of operation.

Come experience the national parks! On eight days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2026:

  • February 16: President's Day
  • May 25: Memorial Day
  • June 14: Flag Day
  • July 3-5: Independence Day
  • August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
  • September 17: Constitution Day
  • October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
  • November 11: Veterans Day

Sandburg Home Tour Free Days

ALERT: Due to impacts from Hurricane Helene the park is currently offering free, first come, first serve tours when staffing allows.

Normal Sandburg Home Fee Free Days include:

On several days throughout the year, tours of the Sandburg Home are free! Advance reservations are not available for tour free days. Tickets will be available first come, first serve on the day of, from the Visitor Center/Park Store in the Sandburg Home.

Seasonal Events

Spring

Summer

  • Many Lives of Carl Sandburg Play - May 9th
  • Rootabaga Express Plays

Fall

  • Read to a Goat - September
  • Park Anniversary on October 17

Winter

 

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Last updated: January 15, 2026

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Mailing Address:

81 Carl Sandburg Lane
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Phone:

828 693-4178

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