Topics Related to President James K. Polk
A Chance for Opportunity examines how American expansionism displaced Native and African communities, forcing them to adopt an "American" identity. This lecture provides a broad overview of the cultural and social changes these communities experienced during the nation's growth.
Let's bike and learn about the history and nature around us. Join us for a scenic bike ride across the Little Sugar Creek Greenway!
The ride starts at 9am on May 17
Meet at President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Learn about 18th century home life with Susie Worcester Join us each Saturday in April for a special tour about Death and Dying in the North Carolina Backcountry! Join us for a short program to learn about the Carolina Gold Rush and the Charlotte Mint! We will make covered wagons and clay coins! Parents can register kids by emailing the site at polk@dncr.nc.gov or calling at (704) 889-7145 WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? Learn about Elias Polk, the remarkable individual who was enslaved by Polk throughout Polk’s presidency, and lived to see freedom and a career in politics. Join us for a presentation with Catawba artists Teresa Dunlap and Aaron Baumgardner. This dynamic brother and sister duo will walk us through the craft, history and inspiration behind basket weaving and Catawba pottery including how these art forms have further connected them to their tribal elders. Join us for a short, hour-long program to learn about leaders in Black History! We will do a show + share, and make a bulletin board of Black history figures.
Parents can register kids by emailing the site at polk@dncr.nc.gov or calling at (704) 889-7145 |