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President James K. Polk State Historic Site

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President James K. Polk State Historic Site

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Birthplace site of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. The President James K. Guided tours of the historic area are conducted daily.

Polk State Historic Site is located on 21 of the original 150 acres given to Samuel Polk and his bride Jane Knox after their marriage in 1794. The Polk Family lived on the land until 1806, moving when James was 11 to the Duck River Valley in Tennessee. The site now consists of a visitor center, with a self-guided museum and film. The site is also a wonderful place to enjoy the tranquil beauty of nature just off the highway. Walk our short nature trail and explore the family cemetery with tombstones from the 18th century.

10/23/2026

Check out some more highlights from this year's PolkFest! Thanks to everyone who participated. NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources North Carolina Historic Sites Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Photographer: Mark Thornberry

10/23/2026

We are excited to welcome back Kassidy Plyler from the Catawba Nation. Kassidy will present on the history of the Catawba Indians during the American Revolution. There is no charge for the presentation, but pre-registration is encouraged. Link in bio! North Carolina Historic Sites NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources America250 NC America 250 Catawba Cultural Center

10/22/2026

We are rescheduling our plant dyes demo to October 31 from 10-3pm. Be sure to come out and chat with Amelia as she demos plant dye techniques. This is an interactive demo and visitors who would like to participate will have the opportunity to get hands on with the dyes! NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources North Carolina Historic Sites

10/20/2026

Here's a few pictures from PolkFest! Thank you to everyone who made this day a success NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Photography: Aditi Gharpuray

10/19/2026

At Polk, we've started a new program demonstrating to our visitors how to dye textiles using plants. You can paint with them too! Our next demonstration will be Saturday, October 24, 10-3pm. .dncr #

10/17/2026

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10/17/2026

Today is the day and PolkFest is finally here! Stop by today from 10-3pm. $5 for adults, $3 for children 1-5. NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources North Carolina Historic Sites Town of Pineville

10/16/2026

We will also be offering our first Death and Dying tour of the fall season, tomorrow (Oct 17) at 3pm. The tour lasts a little over an hour and there is a minimal amount of walking involved. This tour is completely family friendly and suitable for all ages. NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources North Carolina Historic Sites

10/16/2026

The day is almost here. Se y'all tomorrow! North Carolina Historic Sites NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

Address

12031 Lancaster Highway
Pineville, NC
28134

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17048897145

Website

http://www.jameskpolk.net/

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