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Family of Influence Walking Tour: Columbia and the Polk Family

  • Overview

    Get to know the history of downtown Columbia through stories of the Polk family's influence, and maybe even a scandal or two!

    This interactive tour will begin and end at the President James K. Polk Home & Museum and take participants around the downtown area. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and does not include a tour of the Polk Home itself. Visitors should dress weather-appropriate and wear comfortable shoes.

    Participants should purchase their tickets ahead of time through Eventbrite. The tour will meet out front of the Polk Home at 9 am.