Bartow History Museum

<h2>GOSSIP, RELATIONSHIPS AND EVERYDAY LIFE REVEALED AT SPRING PLACE</h2>
What can historical records reveal about the everyday lives of the people who lived and worked at the Spring Place Moravian Mission? Find out during Lunch &amp; Learn: Gossip within the Spring Place Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Country on October 21 from noon to 1 p.m.
The program will explore the lesser-known stories preserved in the Records of the Moravians Among the Cherokee, a collection of firsthand accounts documenting life at the Spring Place Moravian Mission during the early 19th century.
Researchers often turn to these records for insight into the Indian Removal Act and the Cherokee Trail of Tears, but the diaries offer much more. Their pages also capture the personalities, relationships and everyday interactions of the people who made up the Spring Place community.
The presentation will examine relationships among Moravian missionaries, their Cherokee congregation, enslaved Africans and Black community members, as well as James Vann, the mission’s prominent sponsor. Together, these often-overlooked accounts provide a more personal glimpse into life at Spring Place and the people whose stories shaped its history.
<h3>About the Speaker</h3>
Irina Garner serves as Assistant Manager of the Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth, Georgia, where she coordinates events, develops educational programs and tours, writes historical interpretation, and helps create programming for field trips and park visitors.
Garner also works to strengthen the site’s relationships with the Eastern and Western Bands of the Cherokee Nation. Her work supports the preservation and interpretation of the site through house and grounds restoration projects, trail expansions, native gardens and endangered plant restoration initiatives.
A central part of Garner’s work involves bringing greater attention to lesser-known aspects of the site’s history, including the history of enslavement and the causes and long-term impacts of the 19th-century Indian Removal Act.
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Free for Bartow History Museum members</li><li>$9 for non-members</li></ul>

Local Event: Lunch & Learn: Gossip within the Spring Place Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Country

Bartow County

Cartersville

Georgia

Lunch & Learn: Gossip within the Spring Place...

GOSSIP, RELATIONSHIPS AND EVERYDAY LIFE REVEALED AT SPRING PLACE
What can historical records reveal about the everyday lives of...

Lunch & Learn: Gossip within the Spring Place Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Country

<h2>DISCOVER THE ART OF FIBER CRAFTS AT WEST FEST 2026!</h2>
From freshly shorn wool to handmade textiles, discover the traditional art of fiber crafts at Sheep to Shawl at the Bartow History Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!
As part of the Booth Western Art Museum’s West Fest 2026, this special program invites visitors to explore the world of wool and fiber arts with members of the Etowah Valley Hand Spinning Guild and the Peachtree Spinners Guild.
Watch hands-on spinning demonstrations, learn how artisans dye wool, and discover the techniques behind these time-honored crafts. While you’re here, explore the Bartow History Museum and enjoy a day filled with art, culture, history, and family-friendly activities throughout West Fest!
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Regular Bartow History Museum admission applies, or visit free with your West Fest wristband!</li></ul>
We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Sheep to Shawl at West Fest

Sheep to Shawl at West Fest

DISCOVER THE ART OF FIBER CRAFTS AT WEST FEST 2026!
From freshly shorn wool to handmade textiles, discover the traditional art...

Sutallee Baptist Church

6:00-7:00 Hayrides and Food7:00-7:30 Costume Contest7:30-8:00 Trunk or Treating FREE Event &nbsp;www.sutalleebaptist.com

Local Event: Trunk or Treat

Cherokee County

Canton-Sixes

Trunk or Treat

6:00-7:00 Hayrides and Food7:00-7:30 Costume Contest7:30-8:00 Trunk or Treating FREE Event  www.sutalleebaptist.com

<h2>LOST BENEATH THE WATER: THE GHOST TOWNS OF NORTH GEORGIA</h2>
What lies beneath North Georgia’s lakes? In many cases, entire communities.
Join us for an Evening Lecture, Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia, featuring author and Georgia historian Lisa M. Russell on October 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Drawing from her book of the same name, Russell will uncover the stories of communities that disappeared beneath North Georgia’s man-made lakes. The region is home to more than 40 lakes, none of which formed naturally. As rivers were dammed to provide power and water, the resulting reservoirs permanently transformed the landscape, displacing families and submerging towns, crossroads, racetracks and other places that once played a role in everyday life.
Russell will share the stories of the people who faced these dramatic changes, including more than 700 families displaced by the creation of Lake Lanier, schoolboys recruited to help relocate a cemetery during the construction of Lake Chatuge, and 78-year-old Eliza Brock, who confronted contractors clearing her property for Lake Hartwell with a shotgun.
During periods of extreme drought, the waters sometimes recede enough to reveal remnants of these lost communities, offering a rare glimpse of the places that disappeared beneath North Georgia’s lakes.
<h3>About the Speaker</h3>
Lisa M. Russell, MAPW, earned a Master of Arts in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University in 2012. She teaches Human Communication in the School of Communication and Media and First-Year English in the English Department. She also teaches full-time at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
Russell is the author of three creative nonfiction books published by Arcadia/History Press: Lost Towns of North Georgia, Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia, and Lost Company Towns of North Georgia.
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Free for Bartow History Museum members</li><li>$9 for non-members</li></ul>

Local Event: Evening Lecture: Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia

Evening Lecture: Underwater Ghost Towns of...

LOST BENEATH THE WATER: THE GHOST TOWNS OF NORTH GEORGIA
What lies beneath North Georgia’s lakes? In many cases, entire...

Evening Lecture: Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia

Clarence Brown Conference Center

Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th: Artisans with a sprinkle of retail will get your Christmas List checked off in no time! 10th year event; $1,000 in Cash Prizes; Over $1,000 in additional door prizes; Santa on Saturday &amp; More (See Flier!). $5 at the door; 15 and under FREE Admission.

Local Event: Christmas Village Cartersville

Christmas Village Cartersville

Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th: Artisans with a sprinkle of retail will get your Christmas List checked off in...

Tellus Science Museum

COME VISIT OUR OBSERVATORY!Take a rare look through our telescope, where we will be showing some of our favorite celestial objects in the evening sky.&nbsp;
<a href="https://tellusmuseum.ticketapp.org/portal/product/28/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More Observing Dates</a>This event is subject to cancellation due to cloudy skies or inclement weather. The Observatory is not heated or air-conditioned, so please dress appropriately.
Please note that the Observatory and outdoor restrooms will be open, but the Museum will be closed.

Local Event: Evening Sky Watch

Evening Sky Watch

COME VISIT OUR OBSERVATORY!Take a rare look through our telescope, where we will be showing some of our favorite celestial...

Veterans visiting Tellus Science Museum on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 will receive FREE ADMISSION to the museum.
Please bring proof of ID when visiting.

Local Event: Free Admission for Veterans

Free Admission for Veterans

Veterans visiting Tellus Science Museum on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 will receive FREE ADMISSION to the...

<h2>SANTA COMES TO TOWN FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!</h2>
The holiday season returns to the Bartow History Museum with the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Event with Santa on Saturday, November 14.
Families are invited to step into the spirit of a traditional Christmas morning with a visit from Santa, festive treats, classic Christmas stories, holiday cartoons, and hands-on crafts with the Bartow History Museum elves.
Santa will be available for holiday photos, with professional photography provided in partnership with Louis Tonsmeire Studio. Families can choose from several photo package options.
<h3>Santa Photo Packages</h3>
Package A – $35 2 – 5×7 prints and 4 wallet-sized prints
Package B – $40 2 – 5×7 prints, 2 – 4×6 prints, and 4 wallet-sized prints
Package C – $45 1 – 8×10 print, 2 – 5×7 prints, and 8 wallet-sized prints
Package D – $55 1 – 8×10 print, 2 – 5×7 prints, 3 – 4×6 prints, 8 wallet-sized prints, and a CD
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to reserve their time with Santa in advance.
For more information, call the Bartow History Museum at (770) 382-3818.SPONSORED BY: Latitude Blue

Local Event: Old-Fashioned Christmas Event & Photos with Santa

Old-Fashioned Christmas Event & Photos with Santa

SANTA COMES TO TOWN FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!
The holiday season returns to the Bartow History Museum with...

<h2>CALLING ALL SCOUTS! </h2>
Join us at Tellus Science Museum for a day packed with exciting activities designed to help you meet a variety of badge requirements. Each exhibit, lab, and interactive space is tailored to cover topics like geology, astronomy, physical science, and more – making this journey both fun and educational!
<ul><li>Visit our labs to complete themed activities designed to help meet badge requirements for a variety of subjects and ages.</li><li>The one and only Tellus Blue Crew will be making a special appearance in the galleries! Join in on fun, scout-centered hands-on activities.</li><li>The Tellus Super Awesome Science Center (SASSquad) will be in the Theater to perform live science demonstrations. We'll explore the super science of electricity that will make your hair stand on end.</li><li>Catch some rays! Head out to the Observatory from 12 - 4 PM to get a glimpse of our closest star - the Sun. (weather permitting)</li></ul>REGISTER HERE

Local Event: Scoutacular Science

Scoutacular Science

CALLING ALL SCOUTS! 
Join us at Tellus Science Museum for a day packed with exciting activities designed to help you meet a...

Georgia Highlands College

Come explore a variety of local talent at the Indoor Craft Fair hosted by the Friends of the Bartow County Library and Georgia Highlands at the college. This community event offers a wonderful opportunity to shop for unique handmade items in a comfortable indoor setting. Hours:&nbsp;10-4. No admission fee.

Local Event: Indoor Craft Fair

Indoor Craft Fair

Come explore a variety of local talent at the Indoor Craft Fair hosted by the Friends of the Bartow County Library and Georgia...

Would you or someone you love benefit from having a quieter experience at the Museum?&nbsp;
Sensory Friendly Mornings is an exclusive event for individuals with different sensory processing skills and their families to have a fun, enjoyable, and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. This sensory-friendly event offers a conscious effort to eliminate extra stimuli.Space is limited. Registration is recommended. Museum opens to the general public at 10 AM.

Local Event: Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory Friendly Mornings

Would you or someone you love benefit from having a quieter experience at the Museum? 
Sensory Friendly Mornings is an...

<h2>EXPLORE THE GROUND BENEATH YOUR FEET</h2>
Spend a day learning more about three key pieces of the Southeast’s ecosystem: the native plants that anchor a healthy landscape, the pollinators that depend on them, and the forgotten grasslands that once defined our region. Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a conservation professional, or simply curious about the wild world outside your door, this symposium will change the way you look at the ground beneath your feet.

Local Event: Tellus Symposium 2027: Native Plants, Pollinators + Southern Grasslands

Tellus Symposium 2027: Native Plants,...

EXPLORE THE GROUND BENEATH YOUR FEET
Spend a day learning more about three key pieces of the Southeast’s ecosystem: the native...

Tellus Symposium 2027: Native Plants, Pollinators + Southern Grasslands

Patch AM Team

Emerson

Euharlee

Kingston

White

Taylorsville

Cobb County

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Acworth

Adairsville

Paulding County

Braswell

Polk County

Aragon

Kennesaw

Governors Gun Club

Governors Gun Club is a premier indoor shooting range and firearms destination with locations in Kennesaw and Powder Springs, Georgia. Established in 2013, the club offers an elevated "guntry club" experience that combines world-class shooting facilities with upscale amenities, including a full-service restaurant and lounge. The expansive 87,500-square-foot Kennesaw facility features 32 pistol and rifle lanes, a 100-yard high-power rifle range, and North America's first indoor sporting clay range. Beyond its range offerings, the club serves as a comprehensive resource for firearm enthusiasts, providing professional instruction, certified training courses, and competitive shooting events like IDPA and GSSF. The retail store carries a wide selection of firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories, supported by an on-site armorer for expert maintenance and customization. Members and guests can also utilize specialized services such as FFL transfers, consignment programs, and private event hosting in a sophisticated, community-focused environment. Dedicated to responsible gun ownership and the preservation of Second Amendment rights, Governors Gun Club prioritizes safety and education for shooters of all skill levels. Visitors can expect a welcoming, professional atmosphere where high-quality amenities meet a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the shooting sports lifestyle.

Governors Gun Club is a premier indoor shooting range and firearms destination with locations in Kennesaw and Powder Springs, Georgia. Established...

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Trunk or Treat

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Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White, GA

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7

9:00 AM

Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 GA-20, Cartersville, GA

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