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…
Join us October 23rd, 7:00-9:00pm as local Columbians of the past come to life at their gravesites for GHOSTS OF GREENWOOD, a special candlelit historic cemetery tour featuring cast from Watershed Public Theatre!
Meet men and women like Ophelia Polk Hayes, James K. Polk’s notoriously hot-headed sister; General Richard Winn, famed Revolutionary War leader; David Campbell, who was enslaved by the Campbell family; Sarah McNeill, the first victim of the 1844 “black tongue” epidemic, and more!
DETAILS: Guides will lead tours through the cemetery to featured gravesites where Columbians will “come to life” to share their stories. Tours start every thirty minutes. Please check email and the Polk Home & Museum social media accounts for weather-related announcements.
Greenwood Cemetery, established in 1809, is the oldest public cemetery in Columbia, Tennessee. Along with many prominent members of the town’s earliest history, Greenwood is the burial site of Samuel and Jane Polk, parents of President James K. Polk, and most of their immediate family.
TICKETS: $10 adults, $5 children (under 13) pre-sale online. Online ticket sales end Friday, October 22, at 11:59pm.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Guests must be able to stand for the duration of the tour (about 45-60 minutes) and should be comfortable walking on uneven surfaces in dim lighting conditions. Please maintain six feet of distance between yourself and members not in your party. Limited tickets are available to facilitate social distancing. Guests should avoid touching, stepping on, or leaning on gravestones. Please stay with your tour and follow all instructions presented by staff.
This event is family-friendly!
All proceeds benefit the James K. Polk Memorial Association, the nonprofit organization that preserves and operates the President James K. Polk Home & Museum. Special thanks to Watershed Public Theater and the City of Columbia!
