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+)
Join renowned food historian Dontavius Williams in the Polk Kitchen House as he discusses and demonstrates southern foodways. This program will give visitors a unique and rare opportunity to chat with Dontavius as he shares his cooking and historical knowledge. (Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations.)
Upcoming Events
Cooking in the Kitchen House with Susie Worcester
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free, but donations are appreciated
Join culinary historian Susie Worcester on Saturday, December 14 as she will will focus on food that might have been served by the Scotch – Irish that settled in the Carolina backcountry. The menu will include boiled Irish ham, stewed pumpkins, Colcannon and a buttered torte.
(Note: Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations only.)
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12031 Lancaster Hwy
Pineville, NC 704-889-7145
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