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President James K. Polk State Historic Site
While visiting President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the birthplace of America’s 11th president, groups can explore a museum full of artifacts from Polk’s childhood and administration. Located in Pineville, North Carolina, the 18th-century site features a Main Cabin House, a Kitchen Cabin, and more, complete with period furnishings. In the Visitor Center, groups will come across various artifacts pertaining to James Polk’s life. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy touring the site, watching an informational film, and participating in colonial history programs. Led by costumed interpreters, tours are offered at the bottom of every hour.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM.
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Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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President James K. Polk State Historic Site
While visiting President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the birthplace of America’s 11th president, groups can explore a museum full of artifacts from Polk’s childhood and administration. Located in Pineville, North Carolina, the 18th-century site features a Main Cabin House, a Kitchen Cabin, and more, complete with period furnishings. In the Visitor Center, groups will come across various artifacts pertaining to James Polk’s life. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy touring the site, watching an informational film, and participating in colonial history programs. Led by costumed interpreters, tours are offered at the bottom of every hour.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
While visiting President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the birthplace of America’s 11th president, groups can explore a museum full of artifacts from Polk’s childhood and administration. Located in Pineville, North Carolina, the 18th-century site features a Main Cabin House, a Kitchen Cabin, and more, complete with period furnishings. In the Visitor Center, groups will come across various artifacts pertaining to James Polk’s life. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy touring the site, watching an informational film, and participating in colonial history programs. Led by costumed interpreters, tours are offered at the bottom of every hour.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
While visiting President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the birthplace of America’s 11th president, groups can explore a museum full of artifacts from Polk’s childhood and administration. Located in Pineville, North Carolina, the 18th-century site features a Main Cabin House, a Kitchen Cabin, and more, complete with period furnishings. In the Visitor Center, groups will come across various artifacts pertaining to James Polk’s life. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy touring the site, watching an informational film, and participating in colonial history programs. Led by costumed interpreters, tours are offered at the bottom of every hour.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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