Free. Tuesday, June 16, 2pm. June Speaker Series at Polk County History Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus. A presentation will be given on the toys and activities that children played with during the 1700's. The history of toys and games like Jacob's Ladder, Hornbook, Jack Straws, and more will be discussed. Other toys commonly used […]
Free. Tuesday, March 17, 2pm. Speaker Series: Battle of Round Mountain, at Polk County History Museum, Columbus. The guest speaker discuss the conflict from 1776 and the stories associated.
Free, Tuesday, Feb 17, 2pm, History Presentation on William Polk at the Polk County History Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC Local historian Robert Williamson will speak on the life […]
Free. Tuesday, January 20, 2pm, "The Battle of Earle's Ford," at The Polk County History Museum and The House of Flags Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC. Join the Polk […]
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 […]
Free. Tuesday, October 21, 2pm, "Broken Links in the Chain" presentation at Polk County History Museum, Columbus, NC. Hear a special program on the American Revolution titled "Broken Links in the Chain." The presentation, led by Sons of the American Revolution Mountain Region Vice President Craig Isaacson, will explore how a series of often overlooked […]
Free. Night at the Museum on Thursday, November 21 at Polk County Historical Museum, 60 Walker St., Columbus. During the night, characters from Columbus' past will walk around the facility in period clothing. Reenactors portray figures Bettie Simms, Columbus Mills, Helen Stearns, and Mary Hughes. More guests from the past may show up as a […]