Tag Archives: James K. Polk

New Book on Polk

PINEVILLE—Though time may have obscured James K. Polk’s accomplishments as president, historian Walter Borneman gives him a new lease on life in his book “Polk: The Man who Transformed the Presidency and America,” which the writer will discuss Thursday, April 10 at President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the former Polk family farm in [...]

Happy Birthday President Polk!

(PINEVILLE) — The 212th birthday of one of America’s most effective presidents, James K. Polk, will be celebrated in a festive program at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site in Pineville, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The day will feature interpreters costumed as the Polk family would have been when [...]