What do the Friends do?
Many activities that take place at the Park would not be possible without our support. Events such as the Rootabaga Stories and The World of Carl Sandburg performed by the Vagabond Players from Flat Rock Playhouse take place throughout the summer. A poetry celebration and a music festival take place in the spring. The Lincoln Series entertains at various times throughout the year and Christmas at Connemara concludes the annual events. All of these special activities are free of charge, thanks in part to The Friends. We also fund special requests from the Park staff. Financial support is generated through membership, fundraising, grant writing and development activities.

Many Friends volunteer as house guides, trail rovers, goat caretakers, gardeners, special parking assistants and jacks-of-all-trades to help preserve this jewel of the National Park Service. More than 100,000 visitors each year make Connemara the most popular tourist attraction in Henderson County.

The Friends is an independent, non-profit organization with a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt status. All membership dues and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Gifts and bequests are also deductible for estate tax and federal gift purposes.

Please join The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara. With your help we can do more.
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