The Friends
The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to help support the park however we can. Our nonprofit was established more than 30 years ago to support the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. FOCS is an all-volunteer organization with a Board of Directors composed of members with diverse careers, varied interests, and assorted talents. We all share a deep respect for Sandburg’s history and pride in his family’s home at Connemara. This includes funding historical, educational and artistic activities, but in times of crisis, we join with the community to help in bigger ways. Help support the Park. Please donate today
Plan Your Visit
Pedestrian detour in place from the Main parking lot to the farm and house area. It’s a half-mile walk from the Hikers’ parking lot to the farm and house area. If you need help accessing the farm and house area from either parking lot, please call the phone number listed on the signs in both lots. Limited shuttle availability.
Grounds –
Trails: Open dawn till dusk, 7 days a week
Barn: Open 7 days a week, 10 am – 4 pm
Bookstore –
Visitor Center: Open Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun, 10 am – 4 pm
House tours: No advanced tour reservations at this time. Limited first-come, first-served tours may be available. Please check at the Visitor Center.
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Latest News:
The Friends to Sponsor a 2026 Bear
The 2026 Bearfootin’ Art Walk in Downtown Hendersonville, NC is about to begin! This popular community event showcases unique, artist-painted bears that bring awareness to many local nonprofit organizations. Following a “big reveal” on May 6, all bears can be seen along the Bearfootin’ Art Walk up and down Main Street, from May through October. Quiet a favorite picture-taking opportunity! It all culminates with a public auction in late October to raise funds for the non-profits the Bears represent.
Season Drawing to a Close Final performances on May 9th at the Sandburg Home Historic Site
New Interactive Exhibit at the House
An interesting, hands-on exhibit is open to the public, allowing them to interact with Carl’s phone and typewriter, sit at his desk, and more. Located in the house’s basement next to the bookstore.
Hikers, visitors, individuals and businesses who are committed to the Friends’ mission, we could not continue this legacy without your support. Through farsightedness and generosity, we all seek to ensure that the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will continue to be available for future generations.
With heartfelt thanks, we appreciate your support.
Board of Directors
The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara
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