Homeschool Day: Historic Field Day
May 20, 2022 | 9am-1pm
As the end of the academic year approaches, join us to celebrate with a field day featuring historic games and activities!
History, Events, Exhibits & More
The Polk Home Blog: Past Events
Homeschool Day: Women’s History
March 18, 2022 | 9am - 1pm
Themed Polk Home tours and hands-on activities will explore American history through the lives of the Polk Home women!
Christmas at the Polk
December 11, 2021
Join us for holiday themed tours of the Polk Home to learn about historic Christmas traditions! Enjoy Victorian…
Polk’s America | Johanna Brown
Johanna Brown | Neat and Simple Elegance: Moravian Decorative Arts in North Carolina 1753-1850 Dish, probably made during…
Polk’s America | Peter Guardino
Dr. Peter Guardino | Volunteer Soldiers and Jacksonian Democracy in Polk’s America “The Dead March: A History of…
Ghosts of Greenwood
Ghosts of Greenwood | October 23 Meet Columbians of the past come to life at their gravesites! Meet…
Scarecrows at the Polk
October 17 through 31 We have a winner… It was a tight election. Out of 44 in-person ballots…
Annabeth Hayes | June 23
Polk’s America: Annabeth Hayes The President James K. Polk Home and Museum and the Maury County Public Library…
Zacharie Kinslow | July 28
Polk’s America: Zacharie Kinslow The President James K. Polk Home and Museum and the Maury County Public Library…
Brenda Hornsby Heindl | August 25
Polk’s America: Brenda Hornsby Heindl The President James K. Polk Home and Museum and the Maury County Public…
