2398 into law. Tao House and the property were designated a National Historic Site. Finally, on June 12 of 1980, ownership of Eugene O'Neill NHS officially transferred to the federal government, making it exactly under the NPS. The establishment of Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site is justified by two reasons. First, the site is needed to commemorate Eugene O’Neill, one of the greatest writers in American literature. Eugene O’Neill lived in Tao House from 1937 to 1944, and wrote his most brilliant playwrights. Preserving Tao House will provide public memorial of the works of Eugene O’Neill and his life. Second, the site will serve education and opportunity of performing arts to public. Providing proper cultural sources to society is one of the important missions of National Park Service. Administrative History Past Superintendents Current Situation Eugene O'Neill Foundation is looking for subscribers. Archive The Foundation maintains an archive of Eugene O'Neill-related material at Tao House (including photographs, playbills, manuscripts, posters, and O'Neill's original phonograph record collection) and sponsors events such as productions of O'Neill plays, staged in the adjacent barn. Visiting the house The National Park Service does not publish the address of the property, but it is widely known that it is located near Kuss Road in Danville. A locked gate prevents unauthorized vehicles from reaching the site. The Site occupies accessible via car only by private road, so advance reservations are required to visit. Private vehicles are not allowed. Transportation to the site is provided by a twice-daily free shuttle from Danville at 10am and noon on Wednesdays to Sundays and also at 2pm on Saturdays. Reservations are required except on Saturdays when tours are self-guided. Trails from Las Trampas Regional Wilderness also lead to the site. Reservations are also recommended for those arriving for a tour via horseback or on foot. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Contra Costa County, California References External links Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, NPS website Eugene O'Neill Foundation Historic house museums in California Houses in Contra Costa County, California Museums in Contra Costa County, California Danville, California Biographical museums in California Literary museums in the United States National Historic Sites in California National Historic Landmarks in the San Francisco Bay Area Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in California Protected areas established in 1971 Houses completed in 1937 1971 establishments in California History of Contra Costa County,