Upcoming Events
The President James K. Polk State Historic Site has a full calendar of family events, educational programming, historic demonstrations, and other learning experiences for history buffs off all ages. Keep an eye on our social media as well for pop-up events!
Image Courtesy of Christopher Strickland Photography
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Image Courtesy of Christopher Strickland Photography
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Mini-Makers: Story Time + Craft
Look, listen, and make at the museum! Come with your child to hear "Llama Llama Holiday Drama" by Anna Dewdney read aloud. Then craft an ornament for your holiday tree. Recommended for pre-K through 1st grade. Cost is $5.00 per child and includes all the craft materials you will need to make and take your ornament! |
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Holiday Ornament Workshop
Come craft your own fun and festive holiday ornaments with us! We'll provide the materials, and you provide your creative touch. Create one or two of your very own ornaments to take home: a miniature wreath and/or a wood slice ornament. Keep an eye on our social media for some examples leading up to the event! Pre-Registration will be available, remaining slots will be available on a first come, first serve basis for drop-in visitors the day of. |
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The Vanishing Holiday: Twelfth Night-Origins and American Traditions
Ron Vinson, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Heritage Center in Montreat, NC, will discuss the origin and prominence of Twelfth Night from its medieval continental origins through Shakespeare's 1602 play, to observances in Colonial Carolinas. Once the annual peak of parties, gift-giving, and even weddings, the festivities surrounding Twelfth Night gradually disappeared over the last two centuries. Yet hints of this once ubiquitous holiday remain in our present day celebrations. Mr. Vinson's presentation will include illustrations and the opportunity to hear medieval carols and colonial tunes about the celebration of Twelfth Night. Plus, get a taste of the holiday spirit with a slice of King Cake. |
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Every Wednesday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ************************ Call for confirmation: 704-889-7145 |
Fiber and Phun: Weekly Fiber Arts Meetup
Join us at the site as Laura Bain of Phun Knits leads a weekly get-together of fiber lovers of all sorts. Those interested in either modern or historic fiber arts are welcome! Whether you knit or crochet; spend hours pouring over the many gorgeous yarn choices or hours spinning the wheel as your create your own yarn; follow a carefully laid-out cross stitch design or free hand an embroidery creation all your own, all fiber lovers are welcome! Members interested in historic spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting, etc. will be encouraged to join Laura and staff members as they share their knowledge with school groups visiting the site. Period-appropriate clothing (1790s-1810) may be provided to those interested in the educational aspirations of the group. |
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The Historical Cooking Guild of the Catawba Valley
The Historical Cooking Guild of the Catawba Valley is at the site on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, September through May. Use all your senses as you see, smell, and hear about what the average cook would have prepared during the time that James Polk was a boy. The ladies may simply be stoking the fire and researching "receipts" or they might be rendering some bear fat to use in a wide variety of dishes. You never know what you may see when you stop in, but it is sure to be a fascinating glimpse into a time gone by. *The Cooking Guild will return to the kitchen in September* |
Every 2nd + 4th Thursday
September through May ************************ Call for confirmation: 704-889-7145 
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