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
Susie Worcester Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Saturday, May 13, 2023
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free
This spring, join Susie Worcester in the Historic Kitchen House as she recreates historic foods from the North Carolina backcountry. Susie uses historic receipts to make her food preparation as authentic as possible. (Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations.)
Death and Dying Tours
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Saturday, April 22, 2023
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Suggested donation: $7 for adults, $3 for seniors (62+) and kids (13-18)
Follow above link to reserve your spot.
This tour is recommended for ages 13 and older.
Death and Dying for families in the North Carolina backcountry was an ever-present reality.
Join us as we explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks, common diseases and associated herbal remedies, as well as burial rites and rituals for Scotts-Irish settlers and enslaved African-Americans. Additionally, the tour will delve into the history of the Polk Site Cemetery.
The tour will last around 40-45 minutes and include the Kitchen House and the Polk Family Cemetery.
Catawba 101 + Dancing and Drumming
Saturday, April 29, 2023
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free (follow link to reserve your free spot)
Representatives from the Catawba Cultural Center will present Catawba History 101, an overview of 6,000 years of Catawba Nation’s history, in our auditorium. Afterwards, a drum group will perform songs for dancers to demonstrate various styles of dance outside on our historic grounds.
The schedule for the event is:
- 10:00-10:45 Catawba History 101
- 11:00-11:45 Drumming and Dancing
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the Catawba Nation. This program is completely FREE, however donations are appreciated.
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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President James K. Polk Historic Site
12031 Lancaster Hwy
Pineville, NC 704-889-7145
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