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Digital Resources

Digital resources that folks can utilize to engage and learn from anywhere!

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at polk@ncdcr.gov | Phone: 704-889-7145

The Enslaved Polks

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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. 

In future updates, the project will delve 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.

Around the Site

Historic Kitchen Garden Brochure - Learn more about our kitchen garden and understand the historic methods, structures, layout and plants we've chosen. The web version is a bit easier to read on a screen, while the print version can be printed and folded into a typical tri-fold brochure.
(Web Version)
(Print Version)
(Spanish Version)

Photographic Tour - Whether you are not able to tour the historic cabins or would like to get more info before or after a visit, check out this photographic version of our tour!
(Photographic Tour)
(Spanish Version)

Historic Grounds Scavenger Hunt - This simple scavenger hunt is great for the little ones in your family. You can either print a copy or bring it up on your phone the next time you have a chance to visit our grounds.
(Scavenger Hunt)


Looking for the text for our Mini "Votes for Women" sash? Click here.

YouTube

Check out the videos on our YouTube to learn some Polk facts or a new craft project to try!
Cooking for the (future) President: North Carolina Museum of History LIVE! - Get a look inside our log cabin and learn about cooking at the turn of the 19th century during this hour long live video filmed at our site.

NC Learn @ Home

NCLearn @ Home is a gathering place for NC DNCR online content and educational resources in one place for teachers, students, parents, and anyone needing enriching experiences, regardless of their location.
Here you’ll find lesson plans, educator resources, State Library and State Archives collections, and virtual assistance from state librarians and educators, as well as offerings from our state’s natural and cultural institutions.
Share with us how you're learning at home with #NCLearnAtHome.

Tour NC History @ Home

Tour NC History @ Home allows you to explore and experience the rich history of our state wherever you are.  Here you’ll find virtual tours, hand-on activities, and opportunities to travel back in time.  
These resources allow teachers, students, and every North Carolina citizen the chance to virtually visit all our NC Historic Sites. We invite you to open doors into the past and more fully understand the world we live in today with Tour NC History @ Home!

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday:  9am - 5:00pm

Telephone

704-889-7145

Email

polk@ncdcr.gov

Location

12031 Lancaster Highway
​Pineville, NC 28134
The President James K. Polk State Historic Site is a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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    • History
    • More ...
  • Visit
    • The Cemetery
    • Group Tours
    • Field Trips
  • Education
    • Field Trips
    • Digital Resources
    • Internships
  • Events
  • Membership
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Contact
    • Press