Upcoming Events
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Historic Cooking Demonstration with Susie Worcester
Saturday, December 14
Join us Saturday, December 14th in the Polk kitchen house as Susie crafts a holiday menu over the open hearth. She will be demonstrating how to prepare boiled Irish ham, stewed squash, buttered torte, and colcannon. Not sure what colcannon is? Come out and explore this unique dish.
Stop by from 10 AM to 3 PM to learn about historic cooking techniques and to see firsthand how the Polk family and others of the time made their meals! Reminder, historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations only.
All of the receipts can be found in "The Raised Hearth" edited by Joanna Roberts.
Stop by from 10 AM to 3 PM to learn about historic cooking techniques and to see firsthand how the Polk family and others of the time made their meals! Reminder, historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations only.
All of the receipts can be found in "The Raised Hearth" edited by Joanna Roberts.
Twelfth Night: Origins and American Traditions
Saturday, Jan. 4
Learn how Twelfth Night became the "vanishing holiday." Once the annual peak of parties, gift giving and weddings, Twelfth Night was gradually absorbed and squeezed out during the 19th century.
Dr. Hugh Dussek will discuss the prominence of the holiday from its medieval origins to celebrations in colonial Carolina.
The presentation is 11 a.m. - noon at the James K. Polk State Historic Site. There is no admission charge, but reservations are required and there is a suggested donation of $5 for adults, $2 for children and seniors.
Please register below to save your seat.
Questions? Call (704) 889-7145.
Dr. Hugh Dussek will discuss the prominence of the holiday from its medieval origins to celebrations in colonial Carolina.
The presentation is 11 a.m. - noon at the James K. Polk State Historic Site. There is no admission charge, but reservations are required and there is a suggested donation of $5 for adults, $2 for children and seniors.
Please register below to save your seat.
Questions? Call (704) 889-7145.
Homeschool Wednesdays
Wednesday, January 15
Guided Tours of the Historic Structures
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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 [email protected] for more information.
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.
