Speaker Series: Myers Brown
February 2, 2023 | 6pm
Join us on February 2nd at 6pm at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia as we welcome Myers…
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Upcoming Events
Speaker Series: Dr. Tim Johnson
March 17th | 4pm
Dr. Tim Johnson, guest curator of the exhibit “Shaping a Nation: Tennessee Volunteers & the Mexican-American War” will…
Homeschool Day: Gardening
March 31 | 9am-1pm
Join the Polk Home and the Maury County Master Gardeners for a day in the Polk Home gardens,…
Bloodys & Biscuits 2023
April 1 | 9am-11am
Join us on April 1st for one of our most popular annual events! Kick your Mule Day off…
Speaker Series: Richard White
April 20th | 7pm
Tennessee State Museum Chief Curator Richard White joins us for an overview of the Mexican-American War. One of…
Gardens of Columbia
June 2nd & 3rd
Save the date! The Gardens of Columbia, presented by the James K. Polk Memorial Association, is a biennial…
Rent the Historic Polk Home Garden!
Whether you’re planning your dream wedding or hosting a special gathering, The Polk Home Garden is the perfect setting for one-of-a-kind events.
Past Events
2022 Member Luncheon & Garden Party
April 28, 2022 | 11am
Mule Day is back, and so is our popular Bloodys & Biscuits!
Bloodys & Biscuits
April 2, 2022 | 9am - 11am
Mule Day is back, and so is our popular Bloodys & Biscuits!
Polk Academy 2022: Week 2
July 18-22 | 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 Day: Archaeology
August 26th | 9am-1pm
As the end of the academic year approaches, join us to celebrate with a field day featuring historic games and activities!