Topics Related to President James K. Polk State Historic Site
October 28, 2023, 3pm - 4pm
Join the James K. Polk State Historic Site for our Death and Dying tours as we explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks, common diseases and associated herbal remedies, as well as burial rites and rituals for Scots-Irish settlers and enslaved African-Americans. Additionally, the tour will delve into the history of the Polk Site Cemetery.
October 21, 2023, 3pm - 4pm
Join the James K. Polk State Historic Site for our Death and Dying tours as we explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks, common diseases and associated herbal remedies, as well as burial rites and rituals for Scots-Irish settlers and enslaved African-Americans. Additionally, the tour will delve into the history of the Polk Site Cemetery.
October 7, 2023, 3pm - 4pm
Join the James K. Polk State Historic Site for our Death and Dying tours as we explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks, common diseases and associated herbal remedies, as well as burial rites and rituals for Scots-Irish settlers and enslaved African-Americans. Additionally, the tour will delve into the history of the Polk Site Cemetery.
April 29, 2023, 10am - 12pm
Learn about the history of the Catawba Nation and experience members of the Nation drumming and dancing on the grounds.
April 22, 2023, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Special tours on Death and Dying the North Carolina Backcountry.
April 15, 2023, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Special tours on Death and Dying the North Carolina Backcountry.
April 1, 2023, 10am - 3pm
Historic Cooking demonstration in the Polk Kitchen House
February 26, 2022, 11am - 12pm
Learn about NCAAHC’s work preserving, protecting, and promoting North Carolina’s African American history, art, and culture. Hear about their initiatives, cultural trails, and the impact they are making across the state.