History, Events, Exhibits & More

Dr. Peter Guardino | Volunteer Soldiers and Jacksonian Democracy in Polk’s America “The Dead March: A History of…

Hearth to Plate | June 25, 2021 A celebration of food, garden, and history on a beautiful evening…

Dark Horse Dinner | September 18, 2021 Inspired by James K. Polk’s launch party for his campaign for…

Polk’s America with the Sigal Music Museum Detail of Astor & Co. piano, c. 1815, courtesy Sigal Music…

Dr. Tiffany Momon & Victoria Hensley | Black Craftspeople Digital Archive Watercolor of abolitionist James Forten (1766-1842) believed…

Take Bloodys To Go! Since 2011, Bloodys & Biscuits at the Polk Home has started your Mule Day…

Scott H. Harris | The Monroe Doctrine James Monroe, Courtesy James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library. May 25,…

Spring Break Activity Days 2021 Fun, educational activities for all ages! Tuesday, April 6 Hearth Cooking & Kitchen…

GARDENS of COLUMBIA | June 4-5, 2021 Celebrate spring with Columbia’s best public & private gardens! Tickets on…

Polk’s America: Dr. Barry Gidcomb Columbia State professor Dr. Barry Gidcomb presents “The Wordy Diplomat, the Pompous General,…