Introduction

Welcome to the James K. Polk State Historic Site museum audio tour. Each stop is marked with a bright red square and a QR code in the center. Each square is marked with numbers 1-9 for each stop. To begin, please find the large blue wall that reads President of the United States, James K. Polk, 1845-1849. You are currently standing on the land where President Polk was born in 1795. This museum explores three periods in James K. Polk’s life: the history of Mecklenburg County, where Polk spent the first part of his childhood, the American society and culture of the Spirited Age during his emerging political career, and the events of his presidency and time in the White House. 

Please proceed to your left to the red sign labeled #1 in front of the panel “Mecklenburg County 1790-1810." When you are ready to proceed, press next on your device or scan the QR code in the center of the square

Cabin Photograph: Aditi Gharpuray