I took my 12 year old daughter and niece while we had some downtime at a family wedding. I think... read more
This was an in planned stop. My wife and I saw the sign and stopped in. There is a very nice... read more
Updating Map... About President James K. Polk State Historic Site
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I took my 12 year old daughter and niece while we had some downtime at a family wedding. I think they really enjoyed it. It was very low key and the staff was great. It also had no fee, but we made a donation since...More
Joe, I remember your visit and it was nice to have met you and your family. I appreciate you all stopping in. Thanks for the kind review! It sounds like she enjoyed her visit. Please visit again if you are ever passing back this way....More
This was an in planned stop. My wife and I saw the sign and stopped in. There is a very nice museum with period displays. A documentary provides a lot of information on President Polk. There is a guided tour that goes into the replica...More
Dear 10ringtraveler, Thank you for stopping in and visiting the site. I am thrilled to hear of your wonderful visit to the museum. I am glad you found it informative and please stop again if you are in the area. All the best! Scott Warren...More
If you are a history buff or have children that you'd like to educate in a perfectly preserved environment or even have friends form out of town and are looking for something different to do and enjoy the outside world, nature and hopefully sunshine then...More
Dear CharloAsh17, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are a great place for friends and family who are visiting from out of town to come and learn about our 11th President. Please come back and bring more friends and family. All the best! Scott...More
Dropped in for a quick visit. Small museum. Replica homes based on time period and style in the location. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Can see everything with your in around an hour at no cost.
Dear winjen24, Thank you for the great review! I will pass along to my staff the wonderful comment. We hope that you will visit again soon. Safe travels! Scott Warren Site Manager
The visit took about 1 hour. It's a great way to educate kids on history without spending a lot of money.
Thanks SuperDadClt for the review! We apprciate bringing the kids by the museum. We hope to see you at the Polk BBQ event on May 6. All the best! Scott Warren Site Manager
The wife and I decided to stop here with our two young boys. Being a history buff myself, I must admit I didn't know much about Polk. Being able to wonder the grounds with my boys and being able to attempt to explain what life...More
Dear matthewn505, Thank you for the wonderful review! I will pass this comment on to my staff. It is nice to hear that you and your family had a great experience. Please come back again! Sincerely, Scott Warren Site Manager
Fun to explore and explain to a 5yr old. Some walking involved on unlevel ground but not hard to do. Very interesting
Dear Griffin1979, Thank you for visiting. We are glad to see that you all had a great educational experience. Please visit again soon! Scott Warren Site Manager
Not much has changed her since I was a kid. Good learning experience for kids interested in history. Shows how folks lived in this area years ago.More
Dear frederickreed, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are proud to host over 2000 school children every year. We feel that their experience provides great insight into how this kid from Mecklenburg County came to be President of the United States. We look forward...More
This was nice to see but could have had more information in the area about the house and land. Easily accessibleMore
Carol A., Thank you for your review. We do have interpretive waysides placed throughout the historic site that speaks to the Polk family's time here in NC and the farm in case you did not have the opportunity to visit inside the museum. I hope...More
Took the family here while traveling in Charlotte area. It was educational and the kids loved running around in the yard. The museum was interesting and I learned a lot about President Polk. The tour guide was knowledgeable. It's a nice afternoon activity.More
Kristen, Thank you for bringing your family to the museum. I am thrilled to hear that the kids had a great time and that you and your family had a positive educational experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to the museum. All the...More
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