History, Events, Exhibits & More

Rachel Helvering, Executive Director Rachel joined the Polk Home in August 2021 after 8 years at the Tennessee…

Join the Polk Home on December 13th, 2024 for Victorian Christmas Homeschool Day. There will be tours of…

Immerse yourself this holiday season at the James K. Polk museum for an unforgettable Victorian Candlelit Christmas. This…

Growing Marigolds Marigolds are a hardy annual and the seeds can be planted directly outdoors a week or…

The Gardens of Columbia returns with nine exceptional local gardens and demonstrations. This event will be held May…

Family of Influence Walking Tour: Columbia and the Polk Family The President James K. Polk Home and Museum…

Driven by Mules: Columbia’s Journey to the Mule Capital is a captivating museum exhibit that tells the story…

Growing Zinnia’s Zinnia is a hardy annual that thrives in USDA Zones 3-10. These zinnias reach 18-24 inches…