Upcoming Events
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"Songs and Stories About The Underground Railroad"
Saturday, June 3rd
11 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday, June 3rd, 11 am - 12:30 pm, join Leesa and Milt Jones from the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum, Washington, NC, for an interactive Living History presentation, "Songs and Stories About The Underground Railroad.
This FREE presentation will explain how the underground railroad provided safe passage for Freedom Seekers. Leesa and Milt will share how secretly 'coded information' provided a roadmap for Freedom Seekers to escape. They will share how Quaker Abolitionists from the North and from NC, from diverse backgrounds, helped Freedom Seekers gain their freedom. Learn about who ‘Black Jacks’ were and how they established aquatic channels to freedom.
Take part in this highly engaging presentation with songs and dancing. Come hear what the underground railroad has to teach us about how when people work together, they can create dignity, respect, compassion and value of life for all people.
This FREE presentation will explain how the underground railroad provided safe passage for Freedom Seekers. Leesa and Milt will share how secretly 'coded information' provided a roadmap for Freedom Seekers to escape. They will share how Quaker Abolitionists from the North and from NC, from diverse backgrounds, helped Freedom Seekers gain their freedom. Learn about who ‘Black Jacks’ were and how they established aquatic channels to freedom.
Take part in this highly engaging presentation with songs and dancing. Come hear what the underground railroad has to teach us about how when people work together, they can create dignity, respect, compassion and value of life for all people.
Susie Worcester Cooking Demonstrations
Saturdays, April 1 + May 13
This spring, join Susie Worcester in our Historic Kitchen House as she recreates historic foods from the North Carolina backcountry. Susie uses historic receipts to make her food preparation as authentic as possible.
Come learn on Saturday, April 1 and Saturday, May 13 10am-3pm!
(Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations.)
More demonstrations to come in the summer!
Come learn on Saturday, April 1 and Saturday, May 13 10am-3pm!
(Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations.)
More demonstrations to come in the summer!
Charlotte Trail of History
Postponed to Saturday, May 20
Saturday, May 20 visit our table at the Charlotte Trail of History Festival at Midtown Park in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
Note that the date and location have changed to due to weather concerns on the original date.
Come enjoy demonstrations and learn about the various historic sites, museums, and groups in Mecklenburg County.
We are excited to be part of the inaugural festival and to connect with the community and other historical institutions.
Visit the Charlotte Trail of History's website for more on the event: https://charlottetrailofhistory.org/trail-of-history-festival/
Note that the date and location have changed to due to weather concerns on the original date.
Come enjoy demonstrations and learn about the various historic sites, museums, and groups in Mecklenburg County.
We are excited to be part of the inaugural festival and to connect with the community and other historical institutions.
Visit the Charlotte Trail of History's website for more on the event: https://charlottetrailofhistory.org/trail-of-history-festival/
Catawba Cultural Day Saturday, April 29
Saturday, April 29 join us as we welcome representatives from the Catawba Cultural Center to the President James K. Polk State Historic Site from, 10am-12pm.
They will present Catawba History 101, an overview of 6,000 years of Catawba Nation’s history, in our auditorium. Afterwards, a drum group will perform songs for dancers to demonstrate various styles of dance outside on our historic grounds.
The schedule for the event is:
10:00-10:45 Catawba History 101
11:00-11:45 Drumming and Dancing
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the Catawba Nation. This program is completely FREE, however donations are appreciated.
Seating for Catawba 101 is limited! Reserve your free ticket below ⤵
They will present Catawba History 101, an overview of 6,000 years of Catawba Nation’s history, in our auditorium. Afterwards, a drum group will perform songs for dancers to demonstrate various styles of dance outside on our historic grounds.
The schedule for the event is:
10:00-10:45 Catawba History 101
11:00-11:45 Drumming and Dancing
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the Catawba Nation. This program is completely FREE, however donations are appreciated.
Seating for Catawba 101 is limited! Reserve your free ticket below ⤵
Guided Tours of the Historic Structures
On-going Events, Demonstrations, and Interest Groups
Tatting Demonstrations Thurdays
Join our volunteer Michele as she tatts from 10am-2pm every Thursday! Learn about the history of the art, how it's used, and how it survives today.
Try your hand at tatting with this free demonstration!
Interested in bringing a group to observe? Please email us at polk@ncdcr.gov for more information.
Try your hand at tatting with this free demonstration!
Interested in bringing a group to observe? Please email us at polk@ncdcr.gov for more information.
