Ghosts of Greenwood
Ghosts of Greenwood | October 23 Meet Columbians of the past come to life at their gravesites! Meet…
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The Polk Home Blog: Past Events
Polk’s America | Peter Guardino
Dr. Peter Guardino | Volunteer Soldiers and Jacksonian Democracy in Polk’s America “The Dead March: A History of…
Polk’s America | Johanna Brown
Johanna Brown | Neat and Simple Elegance: Moravian Decorative Arts in North Carolina 1753-1850 Dish, probably made during…
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…
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!
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!
President’s Day 2022
February 21st | 9am-4pm
As the end of the academic year approaches, join us to celebrate with a field day featuring historic games and activities!
Bloodys & Biscuits
April 2, 2022 | 9am - 11am
Mule Day is back, and so is our popular Bloodys & Biscuits!
Polk Academy 2022: Week 1
June 20-24 | 9am-2pm
Students entering 4th, 5th or 6th grades are invited to spend the week at the Polk Home, learning about life in the 19th century through hands on activities!
Homeschool History Days
December 13th, 2024
Join the Polk Home on December 13th, 2024 for Victorian Christmas Homeschool Day. There will be tours of…
