President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life.
It’s free to visit. Tours are $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 5-12) and seniors (age 62+)
Upcoming Events
Historical Hearth Cooks: Apples & Pumpkins Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free (a suggested donation of $5 per adult and $2 per senior/child would be greatly appreciated)
Enjoy this historic, open-hearth cooking demonstration. It is fall in the Carolinas as well as harvest time. Two of the crops grown were apples and pumpkins. Both played important roles in the family’s diet during Polk’s childhood. They will make a simple recipe of apple fritters and apple pupton. As for pumpkins, they are going to make pumpkin pie with a twist. Also, they will try their hand at a baked stuffed pumpkin. There should be lots of wonderful smells coming from the kitchen in October!
The Chronicles of Adam: A Historical Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free (a suggested donation of $5 per adult and $2 per senior/child would be greatly appreciated)
Step into the 18th century as Dontavius Williams, nationally recognized historical interpreter and founder of The Chronicles of Adam, brings backcountry cooking to life at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site.
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12031 Lancaster Hwy
Pineville, NC 704-889-7145
