Annual Membership Luncheon
April 23, 2020 | 12 p.m.
The James K. Polk Memorial Association invites its members to the annual Spring Luncheon and business meeting, held…
Polk's America w/ Alba Campo Rosillo
Don’t miss this special, live & virtual edition of Polk’s America as we welcome Alba Campo Rosillo of the University of Delaware presenting:
“From President to Aristocrat: George P. A. Healy’s Portraits of President James Polk.”
From the guest scholar: When U.S. artist George Peter Alexander Healy (1913-1894) painted the portrait of James Polk for the first time in 1846, the sitter was the President of the United States and residing at the White House. By the time that Healy painted Polk again in 1858, the President had already died. In this lecture I will discuss the portraits differences in terms of format and purpose, and will elaborate on the economic and political issues to which the paintings subtly refer.
Polk's America has moved online!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Polk’s America is taking place virtually. Attendees will be able to participate in a live Q&A with the guest scholar following the presentation. Attendance is always free but registration is required. To receive the link to join the live event, sign up here.
