The National Park Service strives to preserve and protect America's natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of future generations.

Description:
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site commemorates America's only Nobel Prize winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, and preserves Tao House, the home he built and lived in above Danville from 1937 to 1944. It was at this site that he wrote his final and most successful plays; "The Iceman Cometh," "Long Day's Journey Into Night," and "A Moon For the Misbegotten."

History:
Since 1980, the National Park Service has been restoring Tao House, the courtyard and orchards, and telling the story of O'Neill, his work and his influence on American theater.

Contact person: Joanne Jarvis, Park Ranger & Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (925) 838-9471

Address:

P.O. Box 280 Danville, CA 94526

Web Site: http://www.nps.gov/euon

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: 121 - Del Amigo stop, 20-30 minute walk