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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
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SUMMARY:Polklore Tour
DESCRIPTION:Polk Lore explores the horticultural practices of three groups of people who did not have a common background but lived in a common environment. This project interrogates how the Scots Irish\, Indigenous People and Enslaved Africans comingled their knowledge from each of their unique cultural backgrounds to manipulate the natural resources for their benefit.  
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/polklore-tour/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Highway\, Pineville\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:Polklore Tour
DESCRIPTION:Polk Lore explores the horticultural practices of three groups of people who did not have a common background but lived in a common environment. This project interrogates how the Scots Irish\, Indigenous People and Enslaved Africans comingled their knowledge from each of their unique cultural backgrounds to manipulate the natural resources for their benefit.  
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/polklore-tour/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Highway\, Pineville\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152602Z
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SUMMARY:Biking Through History and Nature
DESCRIPTION:Let’s bike and learn about the history and nature around us. Join Friends of President Polk’s Birthplace President Jim Ryder and Friends Group Secretary\, Ed Davis\, as they lead this scenic bike tour north from the Polk site along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. This is open to bikers of all skill levels! Please bring appropriate safety gear. Space is limited to ten riders so sign up today at https://www.jameskpolk.net/events.html
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/biking-through-history-and-nature/
LOCATION:President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Highway\, Pineville\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260307T204528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T204528Z
UID:10001135-1778338800-1778342400@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Polklore Tour
DESCRIPTION:Polk Lore explores the horticultural practices of three groups of people who did not have a common background but lived in a common environment. This project interrogates how the Scots Irish\, Indigenous People and Enslaved Africans comingled their knowledge from each of their unique cultural backgrounds to manipulate the natural resources for their benefit.  
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/polklore-tour/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Highway\, Pineville\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260307T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T174324Z
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SUMMARY:Death and Dying Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks\, common diseases and associated remedies\, burial rites and rituals for Scots Irish settlers and enslaved African Americans.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/death-and-dying-tour/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:The President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Hwy\, Pineville\, NC\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260307T172556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T172556Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Hearth Cooks Present: Spring Sweets
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here! Planting is about done and we are starting to enjoy the early vegetables. Let’s celebrate! The faire for the day will be Carrot pudding\, lemon cream with shortbread and a buttered apple pie. After a long cold winter\, treating ourselves to sweet receipts is good for the soul. \nUnfortunately tasting is not allowed however the smells are always free!
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/historical-hearth-cooks-present-spring-sweets/
LOCATION:President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Highway\, Pineville\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260307T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T174324Z
UID:10001060-1776524400-1776528000@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Death and Dying Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks\, common diseases and associated remedies\, burial rites and rituals for Scots Irish settlers and enslaved African Americans.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/death-and-dying-tour/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:The President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Hwy\, Pineville\, NC\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260131T144151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T144151Z
UID:10000762-1776517200-1776528000@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:VOICES FROM THE PAST
DESCRIPTION:VOICES FROM THE PAST is a living history event with 25+ portrayers telling the stories of the men and women that helped make Charlotte what it is today. Held in Charlotte’s historic cemeteries\, Setters’\, Elmwood\, and Pinewood every April.  What better place to learn Mecklenburg’s history than where the dust of our forefathers are laid.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/voices-from-the-past/
LOCATION:Old Settlers’ Cemetery\, 200 W 5th St.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260307T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T174324Z
UID:10001058-1775314800-1775318400@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Death and Dying Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks\, common diseases and associated remedies\, burial rites and rituals for Scots Irish settlers and enslaved African Americans.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/death-and-dying-tour/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:The President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Hwy\, Pineville\, NC\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260307T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T174324Z
UID:10001057-1774710000-1774713600@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Death and Dying Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the place of death in everyday life for families like the Polks\, common diseases and associated remedies\, burial rites and rituals for Scots Irish settlers and enslaved African Americans.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/death-and-dying-tour/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:The President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Hwy\, Pineville\, NC\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260112T171749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T171749Z
UID:10000760-1769853600-1769871600@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Historic Rosedale Guided House Tours/Blacksmith Demo
DESCRIPTION:During the month of January\, Historic Rosedale will be open select Saturdays\, while we are gearing up for the year ahead. \nOn Saturday\, January 31\, 2026\, we will feature guided house tours (at 11:30am and 1:30pm)\, live blacksmith demonstrations\, and self-guided grounds tours. For more information\, kindly visit our website. www.historicrosedale.org. \nPlentiful\, free parking is available.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/historic-rosedale-guided-house-tours-blacksmith-demo/
LOCATION:Historic Rosedale\, 3427 N. Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260112T171805Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Rosedale Guided House Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the month of January\, Historic Rosedale will be open select Saturdays\, while we are gearing up for the year ahead. \nOn Saturday\, January 24\, 2026\, we will feature guided house tours (at 11:30am and 1:30pm) and self-guided grounds tours. For more information\, kindly visit our website. www.historicrosedale.org. \nPlentiful\, free parking is available.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/historic-rosedale-guided-house-tours/
LOCATION:Historic Rosedale\, 3427 N. Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260109T205556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205556Z
UID:10000756-1769245200-1769250600@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching on the Homesite
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1.5-hour guided bird walk through the historic homesite\, led by Anne Olsen – avid birder\, volunteer\, and expert spotter of all things feathered. Winter is one of the best times to observe the many species that call the homesite home\, and participants can expect to see 15–20 different birds along the way. \nThis relaxed outdoor walk will take you across the grounds as Anne shares tips for identification\, insight into winter bird behavior\, and a deeper appreciation for the wildlife that thrives among our historic landscape. \nPlease bring your own binoculars\, bundle up\, and wear close-toed shoes suitable for uneven terrain. \nSpots limited!  \nMuseum Admission Included!
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/birdwatching-on-the-homesite/
LOCATION:Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20260131T144402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T144402Z
UID:10000759-1768644000-1768662000@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Historic Rosedale Guided House Tours/Blacksmith Demo
DESCRIPTION:During the month of January\, Historic Rosedale will be open select Saturdays\, while we are gearing up for the year ahead. \nOn Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, we will feature guided house tours (at 11:30am and 1:30pm)\, live blacksmith demonstrations\, and self-guided grounds tours. For more information\, kindly visit our website. www.historicrosedale.org. \nPlentiful\, free parking is available.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/historic-rosedale-guided-house-tours-blacksmith-demo-2/
LOCATION:Historic Rosedale\, 3427 N. Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20251001T131211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T131211Z
UID:10000155-1760781600-1760799600@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:The Chronicles of Adam; Receipts from the Past
DESCRIPTION:Step into the 18th century as Dontavius Williams\, nationally recognized historical interpreter and founder of The Chronicles of Adam\, brings backcountry cooking to life at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. \nThrough fire\, smoke\, and storytelling\, Williams will demonstrate how African Americans—both enslaved and free—shaped the foodways of the Carolina backcountry. Visitors will watch as traditional dishes are prepared over the open hearth\, gaining insight into the skill\, resilience\, and creativity that sustained families in the backcountry.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/the-chronicles-of-adam-receipts-from-the-past/
LOCATION:President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Highway\, Pineville\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20251001T221311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221311Z
UID:10000156-1760727600-1760731200@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Haunted History: A Look at the Victorian Funeral
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a specially themed Haunted History event as we explore the traditions and elements of the Victorian funeral. Rosedale resident Dr. David Caldwell (1799-1861) died the same year as Prince Albert\, husband of Queen Victoria –yes\, the very Queen for whom the Victorian age is named\, and whose mourning of her husband influenced funeral traditions of the time. Along with members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS)\, the Historic Rosedale staff will discuss many of these funeral traditions -some macabre\, some sentimental – and lead you through our 1815 home as it would have looked during a mourning period\, as well as sharing stories of the ghostly residents who remain from this moment in time. The tour will be held both inside the house and outside in the gardens and grounds surrounding our historic home and reconstructed blacksmith shop. Spaces for this tour are limited for a cozy story-telling experience and to prevent\, as the Victorians believed\, the spirits of the dead from taking the spirits of the living with them!
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/haunted-history-a-look-at-the-victorian-funeral/
LOCATION:Historic Rosedale\, 3427 N. Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160120
CREATED:20250831T141128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T171903Z
UID:10000143-1758823200-1758828600@www.meckaffiliates.org
SUMMARY:Inside the Collection(s Room)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered “what’s not on display”? Join us at the Charlotte Museum of History for an exclusive\, after hours tour in our Collections Room – typically off-limits to the public. Led by our Registrar\, Kyle Booker\, this intimate tour (limited to just 10 guests) takes you behind the scenes to explore artifacts\, hear stories\, and learn how history is preserved and protected. You’ll get up close to objects that aren’t on display and discover how our team cares for the pieces in the museum’s collection. \nSpots are extremely limited – reserve your spot before they disappear! \nThis is not a drop in event – tour starts promptly at 6pm! 
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/inside-the-collections-room-2/
LOCATION:Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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