CARL SANDBURG HISTORIC SITE ASSOCIATION

GALESBURG, IL

WWI 75mm Howitzer cast in 1913 at Rock Island Arsenal In park at Knoxville, Illinois. Digital copy of print. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
WWI 75mm Howitzer cast in 1913 at Rock Island Arsenal Credit: Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D.

The Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of the famous American poet, Carl Sandburg. Located in Galesburg, Illinois, the association manages and operates the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site, which includes the Sandburg family home, the birthplace of Carl Sandburg, and the surrounding property.

The Sandburg family home, known as Connemara, is a large, three-story house that was built in the 1870s and occupied by Carl Sandburg and his family from 1945 until his death in 1967. The house has been carefully restored to its original condition, complete with period furnishings and personal memorabilia belonging to the Sandburg family.

The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site also includes a museum and education center, which houses exhibits and interactive displays that highlight the life and work of Carl Sandburg. Visitors can explore the museum’s extensive collection of Sandburg’s writings, including his poetry, prose, and political writings.

The association also offers a range of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours of the historic site. These programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds and promote an appreciation for the life and work of Carl Sandburg and his contributions to American literature and culture.

CARL SANDBURG HISTORIC SITE ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GALESBURG IL. US MID #8401701140

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

WWI 75mm Howitzer cast in 1913 at Rock Island Arsenal In park at Knoxville, Illinois. Digital copy of print. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Freight cars at Galesburg Yard as seen from the California Zephyr (Galesburg, Illinois) California Zephyr June 2022 CHI --> DAV
Freight cars at Galesburg Yard as seen from the California Zephyr (Galesburg, Illinois) California Zephyr June 2022 CHI --> DAV
Corn field in Cold Brook Township, Warren County, Illinois, as seen from the California Zephyr California Zephyr June 2022 CHI --> DAV

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CARL SANDBURG HISTORIC SITE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 585
GALESBURG
IL
61402-0585

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MID # 8401701140
Name CARL SANDBURG HISTORIC SITE ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371347359
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.947428, -90.362966
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 095
US Census Tract: 000800
US Census Block: 2001