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  • Battle of Earle’s Ford Monument Dedication

    Saturday, October 25, 11am-2pm, Revolutionary War Battle of Earle's Ford Monument Dedication, 5554 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon, NC. ♦ A memorial marker dedication event will be held at the site […]

  • A Taste of Tunisia at the Historic Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

    Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 814 Markham Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

    Saturday, November 1, 12pm, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 814 Markham Rd., Tryon, NC. ♦ "Come enjoy “A Taste of Tunisia” at Historic Good Shepherd Episcopal Church” Saturday, November 1 at […]

    $25

  • “Stories of Resilience” at Columbus Library

    Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

    Free - advance registration required. Tuesday, November 4, 5:30pm, "Stories of Resilience" at the Columbus Library "Join Polk County Public Libraries and Conserving Carolina for an inspiring evening of storytelling, […]

  • On the WWII Homefront a Fundraiser for Local Veterans

    Downtown Tryon Tryon, NC, United States

    Saturday, November 8, 10am-5pm, Fundraiser for local Veterans, Downtown Tryon, NC.♦ Downtown Tryon will transport visitors back to the early 1940s to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of […]

  • Veterans Day Celebrations

    Veterans Day Celebrations

    Free, Tuesday, November 11, Two Veterans Day Celebrations in Polk County. Tuesday, November 11, 11am, Veterans Park, Columbus. The ceremony will be held rain or shine and will honor all veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Tuesday, November 11, 3:30pm, Veterans Park, Saluda. Everyone is welcome to join as all Veterans […]

  • Night at the Museum at Polk County Historical Association Museum

    House of Flags Museum 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC, United States

    Free, Tuesday, November 18, 5-7pm, Night at the Museum, Polk County Historical Association Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC. Meet some interesting characters, learn a little bit of Polk County […]

  • Live@Lanier Speaker Series

    Lanier Library 72 Chestnut Street, Tryon, NC, United States

    Free. Wednesday, November 19, 1pm, "The Voyage to Prove Who Came First" at Lanier Library, Tryon. ♦ Speaker Timothy J. Boyce talks about the epic Viking sailing adventure and explores […]

    Free

  • Tales of Tryon

    Holy Cross Episcopal Church 150 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

    Free, Thursday, Nov. 20, 5pm, Tales of Tryon: Dr. M.C. Palmer: A Country Doctor's Practice and Vision" at Holy Cross Church, Tryon. ♦ Listen to Stratford Douglas and Ellen Douglas […]

    Free

  • “Cherokee Tales” at Columbus Library

    Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

    Free, Monday, November 24, 4pm, Columbus Library, Bright Star Touring Theatre presents "Cherokee Tales" "The Cherokee People have a rich history of myths, legends, and folktales explaining everything from the […]

    Free

  • Christmas Program at Polk County Historical Association

    Polk County Historical Association Museum 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC

    Free. Tuesday, Dec 16, 2pm, Christmas Program, Polk County History Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC The Polk County Historical Association presents their annual Christmas Program featuring Christmas memories, seasonal stories, and a mix of traditional and original holiday music performed by local musician James Metcalf and the Colt Creek Bluegrass Band. Admission is free […]

    Free