Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

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The builder and first owner of the home was a wealthy slave owner who built the home in 1838 so that he and his family could escape the heat, yellow fever and malaria of the Charleston area. These buildings were originally slave quarters. Carl Sandburg turned them into outbuildings and guest cabins.
The builder and first owner of the home was a wealthy slave owner who built the home in 1838 so that he and his family could escape the heat, yellow fever and malaria of the Charleston area. These buildings were originally slave quarters. Carl Sandburg turned them into outbuildings and guest cabins.
Pulitzer Prize winning poet and author Carl Sandburg would live in this home, named Connemara by its previous owner, from 1945 until his death in 1967. His wife would leave the property, home and all the furnishings to the National Park Service in 1968.
Carl Sandburg's wife raised award winning and record setting dairy goats. At one time she had a herd of over 200. The National Park Service maintains a herd of about 30 that are direct descendants from the original herd.

Lodging Near Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Off season special! Book a wknd, get a 3rd night for $25!

Off season special! Book a wknd, get a 3rd night for $25!

Flat Rock NC
With a stay at this vacation home in Flat Rock, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Flat Rock Playhouse and 8 minutes by foot from Bonclarken Conference Center.
The house was in great shape. We enjoyed all the amenities. The yard is great too.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

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Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock

Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock

Flat Rock NC
Located in Flat Rock, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Flat Rock Playhouse and Bonclarken Conference Center.
Amazing space, very well equipped and exactly what we were looking for. Host is very easy to talk to and quick to respond. Absolutely would come stay here again.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Bonclarken Upstairs Studio Apartment

Bonclarken Upstairs Studio Apartment

Flat Rock NC
With a stay at this apartment in Flat Rock, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Flat Rock Playhouse and Bonclarken Conference Center.
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The worst experience we have ever had with communication with a host at VRBO. First we booked with VRBO for four nights. Only to find out the next day the Host has rented to someone else and did not put it on the VRBO schedule. She did apologize and we decided to go to a hotel for the first two nights ...

Reviewed on 17 July 2023

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