Polk Academy: Tennessee Time Traveler Camp
Polk Academy: Tennessee Time Traveler Camp
Columbia, TN
Join this exciting camp to travel through hundreds of years of Tennessee history, from Native American civilizations into the mid-20th century. Campers will experience 5 days of exciting hands-on activities and crafts that will encourage them to think about what life was like for Tennesseans throug…
Mon, Jun 17 2024
9:00 AM
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Fri, Jun 21 2024
2:00 PM
Polk Academy: Gold Rush Camp
Polk Academy: Gold Rush Camp
Columbia, TN
In James K. Polk’s final address to Congress, he confirmed the discovery of gold in California! Campers will engage in 5 days of hands-on activities and exciting presentations that will take them from the Polk White House, to the volunteer army corps of the Mexican-American War, to the Oregon Trail…
Mon, Jul 8 2024
9:00 AM
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Fri, Jul 12 2024
2:00 PM
Member Luncheon
Member Luncheon
Columbia, TN
This annual event will take place in the Polk Home gardens with a cocktail hour from 11:00am and a seated lunch at 12:00pm. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place in Presidental Hall.
Thursday, April 25 2024
11:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Homeschool Day - Historic Field Day
Homeschool Day - Historic Field Day
Columbia, TN
This fun homeschool day with feature historic games including graces, hoop and stick, baseball and more. Crafts and activities will be available for all ages all day. Our homeschool days are designed to be come-and-go, with stations open until 3pm. We recommend you allow 1.5-2 hours to see all o…
Thursday, May 16 2024
9:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Polk Academy: Leadership & Civics
Polk Academy: Leadership & Civics
Columbia, TN
What does it take to be elected President of the United States? In this fun camp, Polk's career in all three branches of government, his laws, trials and more will be discussed through the lens of civics and leadership. Campers will learn about the working of government through Polk's achievements,…
Mon, Jun 24 2024
9:00 AM
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Fri, Jun 28 2024
2:00 PM
Ghosts of Greenwood
Ghosts of Greenwood
Columbia, TN
This event has been CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for the inconvenience. Columbians of the past come to life at their gravesites for GHOSTS OF GREENWOOD, a special candlelit historic cemetery tour! Meet men and women like Ophelia Polk Hayes, James K. Polk’s noto…
Fri, Oct 4 2024
6:00 PM
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Sat, Oct 5 2024
9:00 PM
Bloodys & Biscuits
Bloodys & Biscuits
Columbia, TN
The President James K. Polk Home and Museum will host our annual Bloodys & Biscuits fundraiser on Saturday morning, April 6 from 9:00 to 11:00. We will serve ham biscuits and bloody marys and offer live music in our gardens. Non-alcoholic beverages and children’s snacks will also be available. At t…
Saturday, April 6 2024
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Homeschool Day- Archeology
Homeschool Day- Archeology
Columbia, TN
This homeschool event will feature activities for all ages! Talk to a real archaeologist and participate in hands-on activity stations throughout the site to learn more about archaeology and what it can tell us about the past. Our homeschool days are designed to be come-and-go, with stations ope…
Friday, September 20 2024
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Famliy of Influence Walking Tour: Columbia and the Polk Family
Famliy of Influence Walking Tour: Columbia and the Polk Family
Columbia, TN
The President James K. Polk Home and Museum presents a walking tour of downtown Columbia, TN that features the history of the town told through stories of the Polk family. Before it was Mule Town USA, what was Columbia like? As some of the earliest residents, the Polk family would help shape the t…
Sat, Mar 30 2024
9:00 AM
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Sat, May 25 2024
10:30 AM
Polk Academy: Curator Camp
Polk Academy: Curator Camp
Columbia, TN
This exciting opportunity to get behind the scenes of history will allow students to get hands-on experience in historical research, museum planning, and artifact care and interpretation. Throughout the week, students will learn about proper artifact handling, researching a historical topic, design…
Mon, Jul 15 2024
9:00 AM
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Fri, Jul 19 2024
2:00 PM