Bartow History Museum

<h2>Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elegant Morning Tea!</h2>
Treat Mom (or yourself!) to a delightful morning at the Bartow History Museum with local author Valerie Holt leading a special Mother’s Day Tea. This two-hour session combines charm and learning as Valerie shares the traditions, etiquette, and secrets of hosting a perfect tea party.
Guests will enjoy a beautiful tea service featuring a variety of teas, classic sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats – all while picking up tips to create their own elegant tea gatherings at home. This event is open to all ages and makes a wonderful way to spend quality time with mothers, daughters, friends, or family.
Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
About the Speaker
Dr. Valerie Holt is a Cartersville native with a lifelong passion for education and food. She spent 30 years teaching public school, including 17 years in Home Economics, and competed in national cooking competitions such as the&nbsp;Pillsbury Bake-Off,&nbsp;National Cornbread Cook-Off, and&nbsp;National Beef Cook-Off. She has authored two cookbooks and now serves as a professor in the&nbsp;School of Education at Berry College, teaching graduate-level courses for future educators.
<h3>Admission</h3>
<ul><li>$40 for non-members</li><li>$5 discount for museum members</li></ul>

Local Event: Mother’s Day Tea with Valerie

Bartow County

Cartersville

Georgia

Mother’s Day Tea with Valerie

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elegant Morning Tea!
Treat Mom (or yourself!) to a delightful morning at the Bartow History...

Hope for the Hungry&nbsp;
Free Food Box
Monday Only
For Those In Need
MONDAY ONLY
May 11,,&nbsp; 2026
10:00AM&nbsp; until &nbsp; 1:00PM
PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
668 Burnt Hickory Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
No ID Required&nbsp;
We are unable to deliver&nbsp;
Next Free Food Box JUNE 08,&nbsp; 20

Local Event: Food Pantry 

Food Pantry 

Hope for the Hungry 
Free Food Box
Monday Only
For Those In Need
MONDAY ONLY
May 11,,  2026
10:00AM  until   1:00PM
PLEASANT...

2026 Pond and Garden Tour of Cartersville GA May 16th, Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hosted by: The Magnolia Garden Club of Cartersville GA Six Private Garden Sites in Downtown Cartersville *Pre-Sale tickets for $15 are available online on Eventbrite: 2026 Pond and Garden Tour of Cartersville GA Click: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pond-and-garden-tour-of-cartersville-ga-may-16th-saturday-900-am-tickets-1985645816088" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/2026-pond-and-garden-tour-of-cartersville-ga-may-16th-saturday-900-am-tickets-1985645816088</a> Or inside these Cartersville shops: Sam Franklin's Home Furnishing Center, 144 W. Main St. or Periwinkle, 22 E. Church St. (under the bridge) ----- *Day-of-Event tickets for $20 will be available at two Check-in Sites on the Tour: 4 Howard Heights, Cartersville 30120 or 129 South Ave, Cartersville 30120 Cash, Check, Credit or Debit cards are accepted at the Check-in Sites. -----Free parking is available in designated areas near 4 Howard Heights and 129 South Ave. Watch for directions and signage. At either of the check-in sites, swap your Tour Ticket for a colorful Tour Brochure containing addresses and descriptions of all six host sites plus artist, musician and Tour Sponsor information. A self-guided walking tour of five neighboring garden sites starts at 4 Howard Heights. -----Two fabulous collections are being raffled off. Raffle tickets for a choice of the Firepit collection or the Wheelbarrow collection will be sold at the two check-in sites. Each collection is valued at over $800 and will be on display the day of the Tour. Items include garden/landscape/pruning tools, shade sail, dutch oven, grill/griddle, fencing, fire pit, wheelbarrow, and much more. Raffle tickets are $10 each, or $20 for three. Drawings for the two winners will be held the following week. ----- Note: Event is held rain or shine. Many sites will host musicians and Plein Air artists at work. Please leave dogs or other pets at home, as all the garden sites are at private residences. Children are welcome on the Tour to promote a love of gardening but should be supervised. Age 10 or above will need a paid ticket. Under age 10 are free admission. ----- The Magnolia Garden Club accepts donations as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Proceeds from the Tour fund grants to local High School horticulture programs, Youth Education in the community, and many club philanthropies. ----- For more information: Facebook: 2026 Pond &amp; Garden Tour of Cartersville GA or click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/26610069202014163/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/26610069202014163/</a> Email: magnoliagardenclub@protonmail.com Phone: Vicki at 770-547-3228

Local Event: 2026 Pond and Garden Tour of Cartersville GA

2026 Pond and Garden Tour of Cartersville GA

2026 Pond and Garden Tour of Cartersville GA May 16th, Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hosted by: The Magnolia Garden Club of...

<h2>Unearthing the Details: Discoveries from the Collection!</h2>
Our Lunch &amp; Learn on May 20 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, featuring volunteer Amethyst Dunn and her recent work with the museum’s collection. Dunn will share how cleaning, research, and comparison with archaeological examples led to new insights on pottery fragments and stone artifacts, including techniques used to reveal faint decorative patterns and identify production methods. She will also highlight the discovery of a lead fragment initially mistaken for stone and how it is now preserved. Attendees will gain insight into the research process and explore discoveries currently on display in the museum’s first-floor middle hall.
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Admission is free for members and $9 for non-members</li></ul>

Local Event: Lunch & Learn: Uncovering New Discoveries in the Museum Collection

Lunch & Learn: Uncovering New Discoveries in...

Unearthing the Details: Discoveries from the Collection!
Our Lunch & Learn on May 20 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, featuring volunteer...

Lunch & Learn: Uncovering New Discoveries in the Museum Collection

Tellus Science Museum

<h2>Ready to exercise your brain? All set for challenging your perceptions? Prepared to think outside the box?</h2>
If you are, come to this lunch and learn and test your brain with a variety of mind-bending puzzles, brain teasers, and optical illusions. Along the way, you’ll learn a bit about the history of brain games (They’re older than you might think!), and you’ll also find out what they can tell us about how our brains work.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>STAY + EXPLORE</h2>
Conquer puzzling challenges and discover new ways of problem-solving&nbsp;in an exclusive opportunity for our attendees.&nbsp;

Local Event: Lunch + Learn: Ready, Set, Think! with Rebecca Melsheimer 

Lunch + Learn: Ready, Set, Think! with Rebecca...

Ready to exercise your brain? All set for challenging your perceptions? Prepared to think outside the box?
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Lunch + Learn: Ready, Set, Think! with Rebecca Melsheimer 

<h2>We’re hosting five days of science adventure at Tellus Science Museum!</h2>
This isn’t your average classroom; it’s a hands-on STEM escape designed to turn curious kids into real scientists during our one-week Explorer Camps. With a different theme to explore each week, every session offers a brand-new discovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roll up your sleeves and sharpen your observation skills as you practice crime scene investigation&nbsp;one week, or master the art of collaboration by creating your own museum exhibit&nbsp;the next. From cracking the code to using creativity to engineer solutions to wild challenges, our junior scientists will tackle different adventures all&nbsp;summer&nbsp;long.
Come help us prove that the most powerful force in the universe is a curious mind!
<h2>PHENOMENAL SCIENCE</h2>
Science, engineering,&nbsp;and fun – all rolled up into one!&nbsp; Students will embark on mystery assignments and challenges to encourage them to explore, ask questions,&nbsp;and work together while having FUN!

Local Event: Science Explorer Camp: Phenomenal Science

Science Explorer Camp: Phenomenal Science

We’re hosting five days of science adventure at Tellus Science Museum!
This isn’t your average classroom; it’s a hands-on STEM...

<h2>Free Bank of America Weekend</h2>
Bank of America cardholders receive&nbsp;free general admission&nbsp;to the Bartow History Museum during the first&nbsp;Saturday of every month&nbsp;through the&nbsp;Museums on Us®&nbsp;program.
<h3>About Museums on Us®</h3>
Museums on Us® is a&nbsp;Bank of America cardholder benefit&nbsp;that provides free admission to&nbsp;more than 120 museums and cultural institutions across the U.S.
<h3>More Information:</h3>
Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Museums on Us® Partners</a>&nbsp;for details and a full list of participating institutions.

Local Event: Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

Free Bank of America Weekend
Bank of America cardholders receive free general admission to the Bartow History Museum during the...

<h2>A Week of Imagination and Adventure for Young Storytellers.</h2>
The Bartow History Museum invites young adventurers to step into a world of imagination and storytelling during its Wands &amp; Warriors Summer Camp.
Designed for children ages 5-7, this magical week transforms the museum into the mythical Kingdom of the Bartow History Museum, where campers will explore stories of wizards, knights, and princesses. Through creative activities, storytelling, and hands-on fun, children will become part of their own fairy tale adventure.
Campers will engage their imaginations while discovering legendary tales and heroic traditions in a playful and engaging environment.
The cost is $115 per camper, and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.

Local Event: Summer Camp: Wands & Warriors

Summer Camp: Wands & Warriors

A Week of Imagination and Adventure for Young Storytellers.
The Bartow History Museum invites young adventurers to step into a...

<h2>WITH TONS OF FUN AND SPARKLY PYRITE, ROCKFEST 35 WILL BE OUT OF SIGHT!</h2>

It’s time again for the Southeast’s favorite rock show! With geology-themed activities and experiences for the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp;<h2>EVENT HIGHLIGHTS</h2><ul><li>Shop a wide variety of rocks, minerals, and jewelry from dealers from all across the Southeast.</li><li>Enjoy geode cracking and an Outdoor Cafe on our back lawn.</li><li>Watch live demonstrations of lapidary art, wire-wrapping, faceting, and sand collecting.</li><li>Bring in your mystery rocks and fossils for identification by our experts.</li><li>Swing by our&nbsp;book&nbsp;sale&nbsp;and pick up something for your personal collection.</li><li>ENTER TO WIN the grand prize! You guessed it, a sparkling&nbsp;piece of pyrite.&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2>KIDS ACTIVITIES</h2>
<ul><li>Play Rock Bingo for prize</li><li>Don't get fooled! Learn the differences between gold and pyrite. Take away a little pyrite for yourself (while supplies last).</li><li>Pet rocks - but the sneaky kind.&nbsp; Paint a rock to look like something else to fool your friends.</li></ul><h2>MEMBER PERKS</h2>
<ul><li>MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT -&nbsp;Receive $10 off new memberships and renewals. Valid Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 onsite only. (Cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions.)</li><li>Visit the Member Hospitality table and grab a complimentary frozen treat.</li></ul>GET TICKETS HERE

Local Event: Rockfest 35

Rockfest 35

WITH TONS OF FUN AND SPARKLY PYRITE, ROCKFEST 35 WILL BE OUT OF SIGHT!

It’s time again for the Southeast’s favorite rock show!...

Cartersville Public Library

Many people still find the idea of hospice care intimidating, and as a result, they miss the comfort, support, and compassionate care available during life’s most difficult moments.
Join us on June 17th for an informative and practical discussion about hospice care — you may be surprised by what you learn. Discover how hospice can provide comfort, guidance, and meaningful support for both patients and families.
One of the most common things we hear from families is: 
“We wish we had done this sooner.”

Local Event: Hospice Care 101 - Practical Guidance for Caregivers & Families

Hospice Care 101 - Practical Guidance for...

Many people still find the idea of hospice care intimidating, and as a result, they miss the comfort, support, and...

Hospice Care 101 - Practical Guidance for Caregivers & Families

<h2>A Journey Through Legendary Stories and Ancient Cultures.</h2>
The Bartow History Museum invites curious young minds to explore legendary tales from around the world during its Myths of Many Lands Summer Camp.
Designed for children ages 8-12, this week-long camp takes participants on a journey through ancient cultures and the stories that shaped them. Campers will discover myths filled with heroes, monsters, and legendary quests while learning about the historical traditions behind these tales.
Throughout the week, campers will explore stories from a variety of cultures – climbing the heights of Mount Olympus, navigating the maze of the Minotaur, and learning about the mighty hammer Mjölnir, famously wielded by the Norse god Thor. Through activities, storytelling, and hands-on learning, campers will connect mythology with the real histories and cultures that inspired these enduring legends.
The cost is $115 per camper, and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.

Local Event: Summer Camp: Myths of Many Lands

Summer Camp: Myths of Many Lands

A Journey Through Legendary Stories and Ancient Cultures.
The Bartow History Museum invites curious young minds to explore...

<h2>We’re hosting five days of science adventure at Tellus Science Museum!</h2>
This isn’t your average classroom; it’s a hands-on STEM escape designed to turn curious kids into real scientists during our one-week Explorer Camps. With a different theme to explore each week, every session offers a brand-new discovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roll up your sleeves and sharpen your observation skills as you practice crime scene investigation&nbsp;one week, or master the art of collaboration by creating your own museum exhibit&nbsp;the next. From cracking the code to using creativity to engineer solutions to wild challenges, our junior scientists will tackle different adventures all&nbsp;summer&nbsp;long.
Come help us prove that the most powerful force in the universe is a curious mind!
<h2>MUSEUM MAKEOVER: What makes you say "WOW!"?</h2>
Explorers&nbsp;will learn what it takes to create a museum exhibit that WOWS guests. Explorers will become the architects of their own exhibition by making a diorama of a museum gallery to take home.

Local Event: Science Explorer Camp: Museum Makeover 

Science Explorer Camp: Museum Makeover 

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Handcraft Massage Therapy 

At Handcraft Massage Therapy, I believe that true recovery happens where clinical expertise meets personalized care. Located in the heart of Adairsville, my practice is dedicated to helping you restore balance, improve mobility, and find lasting relief from chronic pain. Are you ready to start your journey toward better health, pain relief, or relaxation? Take advantage of our introductory offer: 1-Hour Therapeutic Massage for only $75

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Governor’s Gun Club

At Governors Gun Club, we are proud to offer more than just a range—we provide an elevated social space where members and guests can connect, learn, and belong. Our state-of-the-art facilities, paired with a full-service restaurant and lounge, create a welcoming environment that blends community with comfort. We are dedicated advocates for responsible gun ownership and the preservation of Second Amendment rights, promoting education, awareness, and engagement both inside and outside our club. By combining world-class amenities with a culture of safety, respect, and connection, we strive to strengthen not only our membership but the broader community we serve.

At Governors Gun Club, we are proud to offer more than just a range—we provide an elevated social space where members and guests can connect, learn...

Up to 40% off ALL lamps for the month of October

Twigs Lamp Loft

Twigs Lamp Loft has the largest selection of replacement and new  lampshades in the area.  We offer expert lamp repair using UL certified parts to replace and build lamps. Large selection of lamps and lampshades. 

Twigs Lamp Loft has the largest selection of replacement and new lampshades in the area. We offer expert lamp repair using UL certified parts to...

Best hibachi and sushi Bar in Cartersville Georgia!

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