An official website of the State of North Carolina How you know
An official website of NC
NC.GOV BLOGS CAREERS PRESSROOM PUBLIC MEETINGS
State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy.
Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website.
Sign Up
Log in Sign up

Historical Hearth Cooks Demonstration

Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT

I'm Interested
Buy Tickets
Image of Historical Hearth Cooks Demonstration
I'm Interested
Buy Tickets

About this Event

President James K. Polk Historic Site View map Suggested Donation $5/adult

12031 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, NC 28134

http://www.jameskpolk.net/events #historic cooking
View map

Join the historic hearth cooks as they demonstrate the practice of cooking in 1800s backcountry. Simple meals were an important part of survival and families relied heavily on what was available to them. We will be making asparagus, macaroni and cheese, onion pie, and eggs.

Event Details

Event Type

Exhibits & Tours Special Site Programs

Event Topic

Cultural Traditions

Historic Sites

President James K. Polk Historic Site

Regions

Piedmont

Audiences

All Ages / General Public

Website

http://www.jameskpolk.net/events

Cost

Suggested Donation $5/adult

Division

North Carolina State Historic Sites

Hashtag

#historic cooking

Contact Name

Amelia Zytka

Contact Email

polk@dncr.nc.gov

See Who Is Interested

0 people are interested in this event

I'm Interested