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Southern Foodways Workshop Series:

How the Other 90% Ate:
The Roots and Reality of Southern Poverty Food

21 April 2018 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

During this hands-on workshop, Clarissa Clifton Lynch will dig into the history of dishes like fried fish, neck bones, baked and fried chicken, cornbread, and more.

Tickets $40.00 - Purchase Here

The Historic Southern Kitchen:
A Class on the Old Southern Way of Cooking

5  May 2018 | 9:00am - 2:00pm

Join Cheryl Henry to learn more about the cooking techniques and recipes of the historic Southern kitchen. Participants will prepare and cook a three-course meal and will receive a booklet to take home with them.

Tickets $60.00 - Purchase Here

Gathering Gourmet:
An Introduction to Wild Foraging

2 June  | 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Naturalist David Williams will introduce participants to a variety of local edibles that can be found right in your own backyard! Get a lesson first, walk the grounds and learn what to collect or avoid, and sample a few of David's own finds.

Tickets $30.00 - Purchase Here

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Welcome

The President James K. Polk State Historic Site is located in Pineville, NC. We are minutes from Uptown Charlotte and an easy drive from around the region via I-485.

Hours: Tues-Sat, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Daily Admission: FREE. Groups of 10+ and Special Events may require an admission fee.

Have you visited our site recently? If so, click here to tell  us about your experience! 

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Plan Your Visit

event calendar

(Bureau of Engraving and Printing)

The President James K. Polk State Historic Site is home to the birthplace of the 11th President and the only Chief-of-State born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.  Located just a few minutes outside of Charlotte, the site sits on 21 of the original 150 acres owned by President Polk’s father, Samuel.

Site Features:
- Museum with exhibits on life in this area during Polk's childhood, Polk's rise to fame through politics, the Mexican-American War, and temporary exhibits on a range of topics.
- An engaging short film shown at the top of each hour that expands on Polk's life and his time in office.
- Guided tours of the historic cabins on the grounds at the bottom of each hour.
- A nature trail, historically-inspired kitchen garden, and picnic area.
- An 18th & 19th century cemetery where Polk's grandmother is buried.

Our knowledgeable staff offers daily guided tours of historic structures that existed during Polk’s time.  You will visit a tended garden as it was in the early 1800’s, a historic cemetery, walking trails, and a shaded picnic area.  Our mission is to bring the life of Polk’s boyhood and Presidency alive to our visitors in a unique and engaging way.

We host a wide variety of special events throughout the year at the site. Visit our Events Calendar to see what's coming up next!

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Video Tour

To learn more about our  11th President, take a quick  video tour of the James K. Polk State Historical site,  hosted by site manager Scott Warren. We also hope you will visit us soon. We host fun and educational events throughout the year that we're sure you will enjoy.

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News

Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on all the latest news at the site and learn some new and interesting historical facts too!

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Plan Your Visit

(Photo by Sharon Robinson - 11/15/2014)

We love sharing history with groups of all ages!
With a variety of activities to enjoy at the site, we have something to suit every taste. Adult groups of 10+ people and School groups will need to make a reservation and pay a fee to ensure we can provide you with the personalized attention needed to ensure a customized and  memorable experience.

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2018 Internship Details Now Available!

We have three internship opportunities for college students interested in museum studies and public history.

• Digital History
• Museum Education
• Event and Exhibit Design

Visit the Education Page to download the descriptions for each and find out how to apply.

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