To Fans of Sinclair Lewis and his Legacy in Sauk Centre:
Renovation Update:
As you know, the Sinclair Lewis Foundation of Sauk Centre has been in a multi-year process of restoring and preserving our only physical assets: The Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home and Carriage House. The first phase is complete: Boyhood Home foundation stabilization, floor joist strengthening, water drainage (exterior) and Carriage House stabilization. The second phase involved new roofs on both structures, second floor porch repair and water proofing, porch foundation tuck pointing, siding repair/replacement on both structures, etc. The Boyhood Home and Carriage House are looking good, with all of the renovations to them. Please stop in and visit. Our next project was the landscaping around the house, this add so much character to the outside of the Boyhood Home, thank you to everyone who had a hand in the project, your hard work really paid off. We are sure that Red would approve. Thank You to everyone for your assistance and patience, during our renovation project(s)
If you are interested in donating to the Sinclair Lewis Foundation and the continued upkeep of the Boyhood Home, you can send donations to Sinclair Lewis Foundation; PO Box 25 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 or by going using our website: www.sinclairlewisfoundation.org
Sinclair Lewis’
Boyhood Home
BUILT IN 1889, the Sinclair Lewis Boyhood home is where Sinclair Lewis spent his formative years in Sauk Centre. The home, a National Historical Landmark, is wonderfully preserved and open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This is a popular tourist attraction and is a must see if you are in the Sauk Centre area.
*The Sinclair Lewis Foundation is Pleased to announce that we are in discussion with the Sauk Centre Area Historical Society, to transfer the Boyhood Home from the Sinclair Lewis Foundation to the Historical Society. This transfer will enable the Foundation to focus on the Arts and Literature and the Historical Society will provide the Historical aspect by maintaining the Boyhood Home, both organizations working together to keep the memory and works of Sinclair Lewis alive. During this transition period, or the summer of 2026, please not that if you stop at the Boyhood Home, ring the doorbell, if no-one answers and you would like to tour the Boyhood Home please call the SCAHS at 320-351-8711. Available for individual and bus tours. Tours are available as tour guides are available. Please call ahead so we can assure that you have a memorable visit.
Admission Prices: Adults (ages 18 and over) $10 per person
Students (ages 5 - 18 years of age) $7 per person
Children under the age of 5 - Free