Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association

Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association The Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association is a voluntary non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

The Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association is a voluntary non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves to promote citizen awareness of the historical and cultural significance of the Carl Sandburg Historic Site in Galesburg, Illinois, and to support interpretive and educational programs; preservation, restoration and reconstruction efforts; site collection and acquisitions policies; and public awareness of the site and its history.

Hey! At long last, we have a brand new front door & sidelights at the Visitors Center!!!! New railings for the entry are...
09/03/2026

Hey! At long last, we have a brand new front door & sidelights at the Visitors Center!!!! New railings for the entry are next!! And Tommy has "thrown out" a new WELCOME mat, as well!! Come see us!!

08/30/2026

The Site will be closed until 1pm today due to lack of staffing. Our hours are open from 1-4 pm officially.

Please join us for the next Sandburg Songbag Concert on September 13, 2026, with Nicole Montgomery! Nicole is a Midwest...
08/15/2026

Please join us for the next Sandburg Songbag Concert on September 13, 2026, with Nicole Montgomery! Nicole is a Midwestern singer-songwriter and live performer based in Peoria, Illinois. She is known for her acoustic foundation and a purple electric guitar that she enjoys weaving into her sets. Her music blends folk and pop and she enjoys writing lyrics with both teeth and humor.

Fans of Brandi Carlisle, Alanis Morisette and Ani DiFranco will recognize the influence of these musical giants on Nicole’s songwriting. Her first album, “War Stories”, out September 4th, is an unflinching look at the complexity of relationships with others and with herself, and an examination of the fact that we are often taught to keep the difficult parts quiet at a great cost to ourselves. The set list at the September Songbag concert will include all the songs from the album, many of the stories behind the songs, as well as a slate of “deep cuts” that might belong on a future album.

Thanks to Maggie Lowe for road tripping to IL, delivering a wonderful afternoon of stories and song at the Carl Sandburg...
08/10/2026

Thanks to Maggie Lowe for road tripping to IL, delivering a wonderful afternoon of stories and song at the Carl Sandburg Historic Site 🌳

08/07/2026

On Friday August 7th, the Site will be closed due to lack of staffing. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Joining us all the way from Charlotte, NC: Maggie Lowe is on the concert series this Sunday 8/9!Maggie Lowe is a soulful...
08/06/2026

Joining us all the way from Charlotte, NC: Maggie Lowe is on the concert series this Sunday 8/9!

Maggie Lowe is a soulful musical storyteller known for blending wit, spice, blues, rock, and narrative-driven songwriting, often exploring themes of love, identity, and community with humor and sincerity. Their style has been compared to artists like Tracy Chapman, Brandi Carlile, Joy Oladokun, Alabama Shakes, Marcus King, Sara Bareilles, and Ben Rector. As once described, their songs are “like honey-sweetened tea on a hot summer day.” 🌞🍯

Join us for the next Sandburg Songbag Concert, Sunday, August 9, 2026. 2-4pm. with Maggie Lowe ... a soulful musical s...
08/04/2026

Join us for the next Sandburg Songbag Concert, Sunday, August 9, 2026. 2-4pm. with Maggie Lowe ... a soulful musical storyteller from Charlotte, NC, known for blending irreverent wit, spice, and sass into heartfelt, often humorous songs about love, identity, and the human experience. https://maggie-lowe.com .

07/31/2026

On Friday July 31st, the Site will be closed due to lack of staffing. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Picnic time at the Site.
07/24/2026

Picnic time at the Site.

Address

PO Box 585/313 E Third Street
Galesburg, IL
61402

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(309) 342-2361

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