The Enslaved Polks
The President James K. Polk State Historic Site brings you the start of a new project, The Enslaved Polks: https://express.adobe.com/page/WPKSOeJGiMaz1/
Currently the website includes a partial list of people enslaved by President Polk, a list of people enslaved by the Polk family on the land which is now the President James K. Polk State Historic Site, a timeline with key moments in the enslaved Polks’ lives, information on how to conduct research on enslaved people, and a narrative about the African-American Polks who fought for freedom during the Civil War.
The project delves into the history of Violet, Lucy, and Elias, who were enslaved by the Polk family on the land that is now the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. These stories reach beyond North Carolina to President Polk’s plantations in Somerville, TN, and Yalobusha County, MS. These stories are essential to President Polk’s story.
Currently the website includes a partial list of people enslaved by President Polk, a list of people enslaved by the Polk family on the land which is now the President James K. Polk State Historic Site, a timeline with key moments in the enslaved Polks’ lives, information on how to conduct research on enslaved people, and a narrative about the African-American Polks who fought for freedom during the Civil War.
The project delves into the history of Violet, Lucy, and Elias, who were enslaved by the Polk family on the land that is now the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. These stories reach beyond North Carolina to President Polk’s plantations in Somerville, TN, and Yalobusha County, MS. These stories are essential to President Polk’s story.
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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.
12031 Lancaster Highway Pineville, NC 28134 (704) 889-7145 Hours: Tues-Sat, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily Admission: FREE. Special Events may require an admission fee. Tours: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon & 2:00 pm. $2 for adults and $1 for children (5-12) or $1 for seniors (62+) *Please note the interior of the cabins are unavailable for viewing unless you are on a guided tour. |
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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. See Visit page for details. - A connector for the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. For more information on the Mecklenburg County Greenway system visit their page here. -A small nature trail (temporarily closed for construction), a historically-inspired kitchen garden, and a picnic area. - A relocated cemetery where Polk's grandmother is buried along with other family members who lived and died nearby in the 18th and 19th centuries. 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! |
Video TourTo 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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(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. |
