2019

Carl Sandburg Home NHS will host a community storytelling slam on Carl Sandburg’s Birthday, Monday, January 6, 2020. Storytellers from across the region will share true five-minute stories with a live audience at Henderson County Library Main Branch – Kaplan Auditorium from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  The event is free Read more…

Free Story Telling, Music, and Crafts The “Christmas at Connemara” celebration with storytelling, music, crafts, warm cider, and cookies will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cherokee story teller Black Feather will share stories of Cherokee holiday traditions at 10:30. Guitarist and Vocalist Pat Read more…

Flat Rock, NC- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and the National Park Service will offer visitors an opportunity to visit all national parks fee-free and tour the Sandburg Home for free in 2020. On each of the following significant days of celebration or commemoration, all national parks will waive Read more…

Rootabearga to be auctioned Saturday, October 19 Live auction on the Main Street, Historic Courthouse steps – 5:00 pm. Bidder registration, music and time to see all 20 bears – 3:00 pm. If you are unable to attend the live auction but would like to bid on a bear, we Read more…

Rootabearga and Friends go downtown

Upcoming events at Connemara October 1 (Tuesday)House Tour Changes BeginBeginning October 1, 2019, fees for house tours will increase to $8 for adults; and $5 for adults 62 and older, including all America the Beautiful Interagency pass holders. Additional changes include a reduction in tour size from 15 people to Read more…