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.

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!

Come visit the James K. Polk Home's Presidential Hall this October 10th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a free family event...
08/21/2026

Come visit the James K. Polk Home's Presidential Hall this October 10th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a free family event! Explore our new exhibit, A Nation Redrawn, and participate in fun activities including a scavenger hunt! Save the date, you don't want to miss it!

Haven't visited our exhibit "A Nation Redrawn" yet? Here is an artifact you could see in more detail if you visited!This...
08/20/2026

Haven't visited our exhibit "A Nation Redrawn" yet? Here is an artifact you could see in more detail if you visited!

This is the head of a full-grooved axe from the Archaic Culture Period (roughly 1000-800 b.c.). This axe was mainly used for chopping trees or wood-working by Native Americans.

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301 W 7th Street
Columbia, TN
38401

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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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