President James K. Polk State Historic Site

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President James K. Polk State Historic Site 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.

Here's a few pictures from PolkFest! Thank you to everyone who made this day a success NC Department of Natural & Cultur...
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

We will also be offering our first Death and Dying tour of the fall season, tomorrow (Oct 17) at 3pm. The tour lasts a l...
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

The day is almost here. Se y'all tomorrow! North Carolina Historic Sites NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
10/16/2026

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

Check out our event schedule for PolkFest! These are just the scheduled events. We also have a cooking demonstration and...
10/15/2026

Check out our event schedule for PolkFest! These are just the scheduled events. We also have a cooking demonstration and a fiber making demo, gac making and doll making crafts as well as a silent auction! North Carolina Historic Sites NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Daughters of the American Revolution

10/15/2026

Today is the last day to drop off items for the Silent Auction! If you're participating, make sure to get to the site before 5pm today. North Carolina Historic Sites NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Town of Pineville

Three days to go until PolkFest! North Carolina Historic Sites NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Town of Pin...
10/14/2026

Three days to go until PolkFest! North Carolina Historic Sites NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Town of Pineville

Join us for our next plant dyes demo on October 24. Learn the traditional method of extracting dyes from plants, long be...
10/12/2026

Join us for our next plant dyes demo on October 24. Learn the traditional method of extracting dyes from plants, long before dyes became commercialized.
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Address

12031 Lancaster Highway
Pineville, NC
28134

Opening Hours

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

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+17048897145

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