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Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major state and federal holidays.

​Admission
There is no admission fee to visit the grounds or Visitor Center.

Guided Cabin Tours
Tours leave from the Visitor Center lobby and typically last about 25 minutes.  

Tours begin at 10am, 12pm and 2pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

*Please note that the cabins are locked unless you are on a tour.

Ticket Prices 

Ages 3-17 : $1
​ Ages 18-64: $2
Age 65 and military: $1

Tour spaces are limited. We recommend reserving a space on the tour ahead of your visit. Remaining slots on the day of the tour will be first-come, first-serve.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A TOUR 

If you plan to visit with a group of 10 or more people, you will need to contact us ahead of time to discuss our private tour options. Private tours may be available throughout the week and can be tailored for the age/needs of your group.  For information on private group tours please contact us by phone or by email at polk@ncdcr.gov.

​Informational Film
A 13-minute film about James K. Polk and his presidency is shown every half hour, beginning at 9:30 and with the last showing at 4:30.

Address
12031 Lancaster Highway
Pineville, NC 28134
(704) 889-7145



The Friends of President Polk's Birthplace

The Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc.  is a 501c3 non-profit organization, founded in 1999.

What We Do:

While the President James K. Polk State Historic Site is a state-owned museum, most of the educational programs and special events for school children and adults are funded by the support group's member dues.

In the past, the Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc. has funded summer camps and field trip experiences for children, special events like the President James K. Polk Birthday Celebration and Music, Dance 'n Que Fest, and programs like Historic Cooking with Cheryl Henry and Bubble Day!

The Polk Site also receives leadership support from a board comprised of support group members.

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Your Membership Supports...

  • Annual Events such as the President Polk Birthday Celebration, Music, Dance, n' Que, Bubble Day, Matters of Grave Importance, and many more
  • School sponsorships that bring local students to the site with no charge and transportation and staff funding support.
  • Workshops and classes that give adults and children alike the opportunity to experience hands-on history
  • Supplies for activities, school programming, volunteers, and staff
  • Professional development to ensure site staff stay abreast of the latest standards in the public history field
  • And much, much more!
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