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​​Spring 2026

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Spring ​Specialty Tours

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SIGN UP FOR THE POLKLORE TOUR

Biking Through History and Nature

Flyer for “Biking Through History and Nature” ride on May 16, 2026 at 9 am; Polk State Historic Site; register by May 14.
Register Here for Biking Through History
PictureHistorical Hearth Cooks Demonstration May 30, 2025  10am - 2pm  Join the Historical Hearth Cooks on May 30 as we demonstrate how laundry was done. From mending, repairing and pre - treatment of stains, to boiling the clothes and beating them with a bucking board, we will spend the day demonstrating the different equipment, techniques, and methods used to keep the clothes and linens as clean as possible.   FREE! Suggested donation $5/adult, $2/seniors and children

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Tatting Demonstrations Thursdays

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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 
[email protected] for more information.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday:  9am - 5pm

Telephone

704-889-7145

Email

[email protected]

Location

12031 Lancaster Highway
​Pineville, NC 28134
Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 
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  • Home
    • History
    • Historic Kitchen Garden
    • The Cemetery
    • More ...
  • Visit
    • General Tours
    • Gift Shop
  • Education
    • Field Trips
    • Digital Resources
  • Events
  • Volunteer
  • Contact
    • Press
  • Donate
  • Blog