President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Upcoming Events

Spring 2026

Historical Hearth Cooks Demonstration

Saturday, April 25th 2026
10am - 2pm

Poster for a Historical Hearth Cooks cooking demonstration titled “Spring Sweets.” The event takes place Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The program celebrates early spring vegetables and historic desserts. Featured foods include carrot pudding, lemon cream with shortbread, and buttered apple pie. The event will be held at President James K. Polk State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, North Carolina.

Spring Specialty Tours

Poster titled “Death and Dying Guided Tour.” The program explores how death shaped everyday life for families like the Polks, including common diseases, remedies, and burial traditions among Scots-Irish settlers and enslaved African Americans. Tours begin at 3 PM on March 28 and April 4, 18, and 25. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for seniors, youth, and military.

Biking Through History and Nature

Tatting Demonstrations Thursdays

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