Saturday, October 12, 2024
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FLAT ROCK — Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will celebrate “Christmas at Connemara” with free programs on the first three Saturdays of Decembers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Programs will take place in the House Garage, next to the Sandburg Home.
Each Saturday will have a different topic and craft:
Christmas at Connemara is supported by the National Park Service, the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, Eastern National (the non-profit partner that operates the park store) and the North Carolina Arts Council.
In addition, tours of the Sandburg Home will feature holiday decorations in the simple style of the Sandburg family, with greenery, a Christmas tree and poinsettias. The Sandburg Home will be decorated for the season through Jan. 6. House tour tickets can be reserved at www.recreation.gov. Tours are at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Due to the tour’s popularity, advanced reservations are strongly recommended.
A free park shuttle runs from the main parking lot on Little River Road to the farm area, Sandburg Home and grounds. Allow at least 20 minutes to walk or shuttle to any park program or building. The shuttle operates on the days and times the Park Store/Visitor Center and Sandburg Home are open: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. These are also the only days that America the Beautiful and other nationwide park passes are sold in the visitor center. At other times get one here.
Visitors with mobility concerns are strongly urged to visit when the shuttle is running. Go here for limited accessibility options on other days.