Digital Resources
The Enslaved Polks - A digital wayside to illuminate the history of the people enslaved by the Polk family in North Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi.
Historic Kitchen Garden - Learn more about our kitchen garden and understand the historic methods, structures, layout and the plants growing in the garden
Photographic Tour - Whether you are not able to tour the historic cabins or would like to get more info before or after a visit, check out this photographic version of our tour!
Historic Cemetery - If you are interested in cemetery history than this digital resource is for you! Follow this link to learn more about the archaeology, history and people buried in the cemetery at the Polk site.
YouTube - Check out our videos on YouTube to learn some Polk facts or a new craft project to try!
Cooking for the (future) President: North Carolina Museum of History LIVE! - Get a look inside our log cabin and learn about cooking at the turn of the 19th century during this hour long live video filmed at our site.
Resources from Around the State
Tour NC History @ Home
Tour NC History @ Home allows you to explore and experience the rich history of our state wherever you are. Here you’ll find virtual tours, hand-on activities, and opportunities to travel back in time.
These resources allow teachers, students, and every North Carolina citizen the chance to virtually visit all our NC Historic Sites. We invite you to open doors into the past and more fully understand the world we live in today with Tour NC History @ Home!
NC Learn
NCLearn is a gathering place for NC DNCR online content and educational resources in one place for teachers, students, parents, and anyone needing enriching experiences, regardless of their location. Here you'll find lesson plans, educator resources, State Library and State Archives collections, and virtual assistance from state librarians and educators, as well as offerings from our state's natural and cultural institutions. Share with us how you're learning at home with #NCLearn.