President James K. Polk Home & Museum

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President James K. Polk Home & Museum The only surviving residence of the 11th President, outside the White House. James K. Polk was a U.S.

Congressman, Speaker of the House, Governor of Tennessee, and the first man to be elected President before his 50th birthday.

While everyone is thinking about Halloween, we're already hard at work setting up Garden Lights at the Polk Home!Step in...
10/26/2026

While everyone is thinking about Halloween, we're already hard at work setting up Garden Lights at the Polk Home!
Step into a winter wonderland as the Polk Home gardens come alive with dazzling lights, charming holiday scenes, and festive photo opportunities perfect for the whole family.
Event Hours: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM nightly
Admission Includes:
Full evening access to the illuminated gardens
One hot beverage per guest
While the paths will be lit, we encourage all visitors to walk carefully and enjoy the sights safely.
All proceeds support the ongoing preservation of the President James K. Polk Home! Thank you for helping us keep history alive!
Children under 3 are free. All children 3+ require a ticket

For tickets and further information please visit the Polk Home website under the Upcoming Events tab.

While everyone is thinking about Halloween, we're already hard at work setting up Garden Lights at the Polk Home! Step i...
10/26/2026

While everyone is thinking about Halloween, we're already hard at work setting up Garden Lights at the Polk Home!

Step into a winter wonderland as the Polk Home gardens come alive with dazzling lights, charming holiday scenes, and festive photo opportunities perfect for the whole family.

Event Hours: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM nightly
Admission Includes:
Full evening access to the illuminated gardens
One hot beverage per guest
While the paths will be lit, we encourage all visitors to walk carefully and enjoy the sights safely.
All proceeds support the ongoing preservation of the President James K. Polk Home! Thank you for helping us keep history alive!
Children under 3 are free. All children 3+ require a ticket

Hey everyone! There is still time left to purchase your tickets for Ghosts of Greenwood! Come out and support the Polk H...
10/22/2026

Hey everyone! There is still time left to purchase your tickets for Ghosts of Greenwood! Come out and support the Polk Home with a fun, spooky event for the whole family! The weather looks great and we'd hate for you to miss it!

Visit the Polk Home website and go to upcoming events to learn more!

Don't forget about the fun, free family day tomorrow, October 10th at Polk Presidential Hall! Participate in activities ...
10/09/2026

Don't forget about the fun, free family day tomorrow, October 10th at Polk Presidential Hall! Participate in activities such as an archaeology activity, coloring, a craft, and a scavenger hunt while exploring the new exhibit at the Polk Home's Presidential Hall!

Another reminder to sign up and join in on a virtual lecture by Amy Greenberg in conjunction with our new exhibit, A Nat...
10/08/2026

Another reminder to sign up and join in on a virtual lecture by Amy Greenberg in conjunction with our new exhibit, A Nation Redrawn! Sign up here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wwwjameskpolkcom/lecture-the-1846-invasion-of-mexico-with-amy-greenberg?_gl=1*10x2z64*_gcl_au*MTc5OTgwODAyLjE3OTEzMTAyMDQuMTUwODUwNjgyOS4xNzkxNDc4MDcwLjE3OTE0NzgwNzAuMTg0MTgxNTIyMS4xNzkxNDc4MDcwLjE3OTE0NzgwNzA.*_ga*MjAzMzgzOTY0NS4xNzgyOTE5MjU0*_ga_YBJE2MHW01*czE3OTE0NzgwNjUkbzE5JGcxJHQxNzkxNDc4MDg2JGozOSRsMCRoMCRkSDBVaHZjQlUyY1JLN0hQa0xKWEpVc1ZlS3V4TkJ0R3g5QQ..

Ghosts of Greenwood is coming up soon! Come see performers from Watershed Theatre perform as different ghosts in Greenwo...
10/06/2026

Ghosts of Greenwood is coming up soon! Come see performers from Watershed Theatre perform as different ghosts in Greenwood Cemetery here in Columbia! Purchase your tickets here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wwwjameskpolkcom/ghosts-of-greenwood-904160608?_gl=1*ibkk3t*_gcl_au*MTc5OTgwODAyLjE3OTEzMTAyMDQuMTg1MDk2ODM3OS4xNzkxMzEwMjA4LjE3OTEzMTAyMDguMTYyMzIxODIzOC4xNzkxMzEwMjA4LjE3OTEzMTAyMDg.*_ga*MjAzMzgzOTY0NS4xNzgyOTE5MjU0*_ga_YBJE2MHW01*czE3OTEzMTAyMDMkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzkxMzEwMjE3JGo0NiRsMCRoMCRkSDBVaHZjQlUyY1JLN0hQa0xKWEpVc1ZlS3V4TkJ0R3g5QQ..

Come enjoy a fun, free family day at the James K. Polk Home on October 10th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm! Participate in act...
09/29/2026

Come enjoy a fun, free family day at the James K. Polk Home on October 10th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm! Participate in activities such as an archaeology activity, coloring, a craft, and a scavenger hunt while exploring the new exhibit at the Polk Home's Presidential Hall!

Address

301 W 7th Street
Columbia, TN
38401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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