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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site 50th Anniversary
October 17, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will celebrate its 50th anniversary with poetry, music, house and museum tours, outdoor activities, birthday cake, and a formal ceremony commemorating Sandburg’s legacy. The public is invited to join in this special celebration. A list of activities and participation opportunities follows.
9:00 am-1:00 pm. The People, Yes Read Aloud. Park Amphitheater.
10:00 am-12:00 pm. Museum Preservation Center Open House.
2:00 – 4:00 pm. 50th Anniversary Celebration. Park Amphitheater.
Join Park Superintendent Polly Angelakis, National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Bob Vogel, and poets Glenis Redmond and Kimberly Simms as they reflect on and celebrate the history of the park and Sandburg’s legacy. The program concludes with a folk music set by Grammy award-winning musician Dan Zanes. Birthday cake and other refreshments will be served during the music.
Tours of the Sandburg Home and outdoor activities will be available throughout the day. from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
