Event
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025
9:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT
Location
President James K. Polk Home and Museum 301 W. 7th Street Columbia, TN 38401
About this event
This exciting opportunity to get behind the scenes of history will allow students to get hands-on experience in historical research, museum planning, and artifact care and interpretation. Throughout the week, students will learn about proper artifact handling, researching a historical topic, designing and manufacturing their own exhibit and more. The camp will conclude with a reception and opening of the new exhibit for families and friends.
Polk Academy runs from 9am-2pm daily with drop off and pick up occuring at the Sister's House Visitor's Center. Campers should pack a water bottle and lunch daily, in addition to applying sunscreen, bug spray or any other needed products before camp. Snacks will be provided daily and campers should expect to be outside daily.
Full refund available one month before camp, with partial refunds being available until two weeks prior to camp's start date. Contact Molly Bentzel at Molly@jameskpolk.com with any questions.