Bartow History Museum

Bartow History Museum Explore 200+ years of Bartow County history at the Bartow History Museum, housed in the restored 1869 Courthouse in Historic Downtown Cartersville.

A program of Georgia Museums, Inc., connecting local history with the wider community. Welcome to the Bartow History Museum Facebook Fan Page
The Bartow History Museum offers many resources for the historian and casual visitor alike. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday. We offer special Exhibits throughout the year. Researching your family's history? Check out our Archives or give us a call

. Do you know anything about the Etowah Mounds, the Cherokee or General Sherman? Why are Sam P. Jones, Rebecca Felton, and Joe Frank Harris still talked about in a neighborly fashion? If none of these names ring a bell – you should visit us to find out why they are an integral part of Bartow County!

Happy Thursday!☀️This week we’re sharing a historic postcard featuring a black-and-white image of Rev. Sam Jones’ home, ...
05/28/2026

Happy Thursday!☀️

This week we’re sharing a historic postcard featuring a black-and-white image of Rev. Sam Jones’ home, Rose Lawn, located on Cherokee Avenue in Cartersville, Georgia. The postcard was postmarked in Kingston, GA on September 23, 1911, and is addressed to Miss Myrtle Hendrix of Cartersville. It does not include a stamp.

This image is shared courtesy of the Bartow History Museum. Please share this post directly from our page. All images remain the property of the museum and may not be downloaded, altered, or redistributed without permission.

🚀Summer Camp: Quantum Quest🚀📅July 6 - 10 |⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMBlast off into an unforgettable summer adventure at the Ba...
05/26/2026

🚀Summer Camp: Quantum Quest🚀
📅July 6 - 10 |⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Blast off into an unforgettable summer adventure at the Bartow History Museum!🌌

Young explorers ages 5–7 are invited to join Quantum Quest Summer Camp, a week-long science fiction-inspired journey across the cosmos. Campers will imagine traveling through distant galaxies, discovering strange new planets, and encountering fascinating extraterrestrial life along the way.👽✨

Through storytelling, hands-on creative activities, and imaginative play, children will explore the exciting world of science fiction while building curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

🌟Ages: 5-7
💲Cost: $115 per camper
📍Bartow History Museum
⚠️Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged!

Give your child an out-of-this-world summer experience they’ll never forget. Register today at: https://79492.blackbaudhosting.com/79492/Summer-Camp-Quantum-Quest-Ages-5-7🚀

✨Summer Camp at Bartow History Museum: Myths of Many Lands✨This June, the Bartow History Museum invites young explorers ...
05/25/2026

✨Summer Camp at Bartow History Museum: Myths of Many Lands✨

This June, the Bartow History Museum invites young explorers ages 8 - 12 to step into a world of legendary stories, ancient cultures, and heroic adventures during Myths of Many Lands Summer Camp, happening June 22 - 26 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Campers will travel across time and tradition as they explore myths from cultures around the world. They’ll climb into the world of Mount Olympus, navigate the twists of the Minotaur’s maze, and discover the legendary power of Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir. Along the way, they’ll uncover how these enduring stories connect to real histories, beliefs, and cultural traditions.

Through hands-on activities, creative storytelling, and interactive learning, campers will engage their imagination while building a deeper understanding of the myths that shaped civilizations.

Perfect for kids who love mythology, adventure stories, history, and creative play, this week-long camp turns learning into an unforgettable journey.

💰$115 per camper
📍Bartow History Museum
⏰June 22–26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
⚠️Space is limited - early registration is encouraged at: https://79492.blackbaudhosting.com/79492/Summer-Camp-Myths-of-Many-Lands

This June, young heroes ages 5 - 7 are invited to enter the Kingdom of the Bartow History Museum for a week filled with ...
05/22/2026

This June, young heroes ages 5 - 7 are invited to enter the Kingdom of the Bartow History Museum for a week filled with magic, imagination, and legendary quests during our Wands & Warriors Summer Camp!🏰🐉

From June 8 - 12, campers will journey through enchanted tales of brave knights, powerful wizards, and daring princesses while creating stories of their own through hands-on activities, creative play, and magical adventures. Every day brings a new chapter in their quest through a world of fantasy and storytelling!📖🪄

Perfect for children who love fairy tales, Dungeons & Dragons-style adventures, fantasy worlds, and imaginative play, this unique summer camp encourages creativity, confidence, and fun in an engaging museum setting.

🛡️June 8 - 12
🧙Ages 5 - 7
⏰9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💰$115 per camper

Space is limited, so reserve your young adventurer’s place before the kingdom fills at: https://79492.blackbaudhosting.com/79492/Summer-Camp-Wands--Warriors-Ages-5-7

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Cartersville for helping make Downtown Cartersville so beautiful this Memorial Day seas...
05/21/2026

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Cartersville for helping make Downtown Cartersville so beautiful this Memorial Day season with their Flag Program!

We appreciate all the work that goes into creating such a meaningful display for our community.❤️💙

Special thank you to volunteer Amethyst Dunn for sharing her research and recent discoveries from the museum’s collectio...
05/20/2026

Special thank you to volunteer Amethyst Dunn for sharing her research and recent discoveries from the museum’s collection.

Attendees learned about the process of cleaning, researching, and comparing artifacts to archaeological examples, leading to new insights on pottery fragments and stone artifacts. Amethyst also highlighted techniques used to reveal faint decorative patterns and identify production methods.🪨✨

We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make today’s program such a success!❤️

Happy Tuesday from the archives!☀️Today’s postcard features Oak Grove School in Bartow County, Georgia. On the back, som...
05/19/2026

Happy Tuesday from the archives!☀️

Today’s postcard features Oak Grove School in Bartow County, Georgia. On the back, someone wrote:

“Property of Mrs. L. V. Jolly, The first school I attended dear old Oak Grove.”

The card was never mailed, but thankfully it was saved - preserving a small, personal memory of school days gone by right here in Bartow County.❤️

We are so proud to be part of Cartersville’s incredible museum community!📚❤️Thank you for celebrating Museum City Day an...
05/18/2026

We are so proud to be part of Cartersville’s incredible museum community!📚❤️

Thank you for celebrating Museum City Day and highlighting the museums and history organizations that make our city such a special place to explore, learn, and experience.

If you haven’t visited the Bartow History Museum yet, we’d love to welcome you soon!✨

Thank you to Cartersville Museum City for inviting us to celebrate the inaugural Museum City Day, officially proclaimed ...
05/18/2026

Thank you to Cartersville Museum City for inviting us to celebrate the inaugural Museum City Day, officially proclaimed on May 18, 2026!

We also want to thank the Rose Lawn House Museum for hosting the event. We had a wonderful time celebrating the museums and history organizations that help make our community so special.❤️

Join us for a Lunch & Learn featuring volunteer Amethyst Dunn as she shares recent discoveries from the museum’s collect...
05/15/2026

Join us for a Lunch & Learn featuring volunteer Amethyst Dunn as she shares recent discoveries from the museum’s collection🏺✨

This program highlights the research and cleaning process behind pottery fragments and stone artifacts, including how close examination revealed new details about decoration, production methods, and identification🔍

Attendees will also hear the story of a lead fragment once mistaken for stone and now properly identified and preserved🪨➡️⚙️

Free for members | $9 for non-members💛

Get your tickets today at: https://79492.blackbaudhosting.com/79492/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=676584dd-df3b-49fa-a830-c1ebab34dc3f

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4 E Church Street
Cartersville, GA
30120

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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