President James K. Polk State Historic Site

James K Polk Historical Site

This was so close to our home but we have never been. Toured the museum and grounds. Very informative. Bike trails and picnic tables for visitors. Museum is free but there is a minimal charge for ...

A Must Stop

This is a small place, but has some info on James Polk and his childhood years here at the farm. Staff was nice and video was good. It was just super hot to walk around, but it was free so that helped...

The museum provides a good overview of his life and presidency

We learned a great deal about President Polk and didn't realize all the things he accomplished during his administration. Watch the short film first, explore the museum and join a self-guided or guide...

Home place of our 11th President

I never knew this existed in Pineville, NC or I would have visited years ago! This is a great park built on the land of the Polk family home place. It also provides a great path for walking or biking....

not open on Sunday and Monday

Disappointed that this site wasn't open when I visited the Charlotte area on a Sunday and Monday recently. I really enjoy presidential history and was looking forward to a visit here. Rating a 5 on ...