Bartow History Museum

<h2>Step Into the Birth of a Nation.</h2>
Young historians are invited to explore the past during the It’s Revolutionary! Summer Camp at the Bartow History Museum.
Designed for children ages 8-12, this engaging week-long camp explores the American Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States. Campers will learn how a new nation was born through the fight for independence and examine the revolutionary ideas and laws that helped shape the foundations of modern American democracy.
Through interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on learning, campers will discover the people, events, and principles that defined one of the most pivotal moments in American history.
The cost is $115 per camper, and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.

Local Event: Summer Camp: It’s Revolutionary!

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Summer Camp: It’s Revolutionary!

Step Into the Birth of a Nation.
Young historians are invited to explore the past during the It’s Revolutionary! Summer Camp at...

Tellus Science Museum

<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>Forensic Frenzy: Oh No! Who Stole the Gold?</h2>
Explorers will view a simulated crime scene and conduct laboratory experiments to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.&nbsp; Explorers will practice crime scene investigation using fingerprinting, blood analysis, and evidence collection.

Local Event: Science Explorer Camp: Forensic Frenzy

Science Explorer Camp: Forensic Frenzy

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

201 Stonewall St, Suite B, Cartersville, GA, 30120

Join Us for Our Weekly Domestic Violence Support Group You don't have to face this journey alone. Join us each week to find strength, support, and your voice in a safe, confidential, and compassionate environment. While you participate, your children are welcome too! Our dedicated Youth Advocates and volunteers provide a fun, supervised space with games and activities designed just for them. We look forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and hope.

Local Event: Domestic Violence Support Group

Domestic Violence Support Group

Join Us for Our Weekly Domestic Violence Support Group You don't have to face this journey alone. Join us each week to find...

<h2>Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition Opens July 23 at Bartow History Museum</h2>
We are proud to host Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian traveling exhibition presented in partnership with Georgia Humanities, on view July 23 through September 5, 2026.
The exhibition explores the evolution of American democracy, civic participation, and the expansion of voting rights over nearly 250 years. Through artifacts, photographs, archival media, and interactive displays, it examines how the United States has worked to build a government “of, by, and for the people,” while also highlighting the conflicts, milestones, and movements that have shaped civic life.
As part of Museum on Main Street, a national program of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, this exhibition brings public history programming to rural communities through partnerships with state humanities councils and local institutions. The Georgia tour is supported by Georgia Humanities, Oglethorpe Power, Georgia Transmission, Georgia System Operations, and the United States Congress.
The opening celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. on July 23 at the Booth Western Art Museum with Voices In American History: Words and Music From Our Nation’s Past, narrated by Dr. Shannon Bontrager. The program highlights major eras in U.S. history – including the Revolution, Cherokee Removal, the Civil War and Emancipation, Women’s Suffrage, and the Civil Rights Movement – through readings and musical performances by community leaders, historians, and local artists.
Following the program, guests will continue to the Bartow History Museum for the exhibition opening and refreshments.
For more information about Museum on Main Street, visit the Museum on Main Street website. To learn more about the Georgia US250 Commission, visit the Georgia US250 Commission website.
<h3>Admission is free, but registration is required for the opening program.</h3>

Local Event: Voices and Votes: Democracy in America – Voices In American History

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America – Voices...

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition Opens July 23 at Bartow History Museum
We are proud to host Voices and Votes:...

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America – Voices In American History

201 Stonewall St, Suite B Cartersville, GA, 30120

<h2>Cherokee Judicial Circuit: The Early Organization and Establishment of Constitutional Justice</h2>
The Bartow History Museum invites visitors to explore the origins of constitutional justice in North Georgia through a program examining the formation of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
One of the oldest judicial circuits in Georgia, the Cherokee Judicial Circuit – now encompassing Bartow and Gordon Counties – was established in 1832. At its creation, the circuit covered a vast region that had once been the Cherokee Nation.
This program explores the dramatic transition that followed as Georgia asserted sovereignty over the area and began establishing a structured system of law and order, replacing earlier forms of frontier justice.
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Free for Bartow History Museum members</li><li>$9 for non-members</li></ul>

Local Event: Evening Lecture: The Cherokee Judicial Circuit

Evening Lecture: The Cherokee Judicial Circuit

Cherokee Judicial Circuit: The Early Organization and Establishment of Constitutional Justice
The Bartow History Museum invites...

<h2>Inside Government: A Girl Scout Badge Program on Civic Understanding</h2>
The Bartow History Museum will host Inside Government, a Girl Scout badge program designed to introduce participants to the structure and function of American government as part of the museum’s America 250 initiative, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary through hands-on educational experiences.
Have you ever wondered how government works or why laws are created? In this interactive program, Girl Scouts will explore local, state, and national government, learning about civic responsibility, voting, and the role of citizens in shaping their communities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to interview a local official and gain firsthand insight into how government operates in everyday life. Designed to fulfill badge requirements, this program encourages civic engagement, critical thinking, and active participation in democracy, while connecting the foundations of American government to its modern-day functions.
Space is limited and registration is required – reserve your spot today!
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>This program is free and open to the public.</li></ul>

Local Event: Girl Scout Badge Program: Inside Government

Girl Scout Badge Program: Inside Government

Inside Government: A Girl Scout Badge Program on Civic Understanding
The Bartow History Museum will host Inside Government, a...

201 Stonewall Street, Suite B Cartersville, GA

If you're considering divorce, currently going through the process, or simply want to better understand your legal rights and options, we invite you to attend this FREE Divorce Seminar hosted by Tranquility House Domestic Violence Center. Legal guidance will be provided by Sydney Painter, Esq. of Trotter, Deems &amp; King, LLC, who will share valuable information and answer questions about the divorce process. Children are welcome! Complimentary childcare will be provided, allowing you to focus on the seminar with peace of mind. This is a supportive, educational opportunity designed to help you navigate an important life transition with confidence and knowledge.

Local Event: Divorce Seminar

Divorce Seminar

If you're considering divorce, currently going through the process, or simply want to better understand your legal rights and...

Georgia Highlands College Campus, Cartersville

This beginner‑friendly Excel course introduces essential skills for navigating, formatting, and managing data. Participants learn how to organize information, build basic charts, and apply foundational tools to work confidently with spreadsheets. Cost is $99. 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Pre-registration is required. Call 678-872-8240 or email conted@highlands.edu with questions.

Local Event: Microsoft Excel: Level 1

Microsoft Excel: Level 1

This beginner‑friendly Excel course introduces essential skills for navigating, formatting, and managing data. Participants...

<h2>GO BEYOND THE HORIZON... THE EVENT HORIZON, THAT IS!</h2>Explore the supermassive black holes at the center of Messier 87 and the Milky Way with Dr. Justin Robinson from Georgia State University!&nbsp;Using real images captured by the Event Horizon Telescope, learn what a black hole is, how they’re created, the special technology used to capture these rare images, and how real black holes compare to what you see in popular movies and TV.<h2>STAY + EXPLORE!</h2>
See the physics of a black hole unfold in real time with a gravity well demonstration. Then make and decorate your own mini black hole simulation to take home!

Local Event: Lunch + Learn: Black Holes

Lunch + Learn: Black Holes

GO BEYOND THE HORIZON... THE EVENT HORIZON, THAT IS!Explore the supermassive black holes at the center of Messier 87 and the...

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>Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Family Day: Stars, Stripes &amp; Stories</h2>
Join the Bartow History Museum for Family Day – Stars, Stripes &amp; Stories: America 250, a family-friendly celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary through hands-on activities, interactive experiences, and engaging storytelling.
Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States while enjoying a variety of America 250-themed crafts, games, and educational activities. Test your knowledge with Presidential Guess Who, embark on a 13 Colonies Scavenger Hunt, and discover even more interactive experiences designed to bring history to life.
Through play, participation, and storytelling, children and adults alike will connect with America’s past while celebrating the values of unity, independence, and cultural heritage. Whether you’re creating a craft, solving a scavenger hunt, or learning something new about our nation’s history, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Celebrate 250 years of American history with a day of fun, learning, and discovery at the Bartow History Museum!
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Free for Bartow History Museum members</li><li>$9 for non-members</li></ul>

Local Event: Family Day: Stars, Stripes & Stories – America 250

Family Day: Stars, Stripes & Stories – America 250

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Family Day: Stars, Stripes & Stories
Join the Bartow History Museum for Family Day –...

<h2>Explore the Evolution of Voting Technology at the Bartow History Museum</h2>
The Bartow History Museum invites the public to attend Voting Then &amp; Now: A Tale of Tabs, Touchscreens, and Turning Back to Paper, an engaging Lunch &amp; Learn program exploring the evolution of voting technology in the United States and what those changes may reveal about the future of elections.
Presented by Bartow County Election Supervisor Joseph Kirk, this program traces the history of voting systems – from punch cards and hanging chads in the 1990s to touchscreen voting machines and today’s renewed discussions surrounding hand-marked paper ballots. Attendees will also learn about the Help America Vote Act and how federal reforms transformed election administration and the voting experience nationwide.
Discover how advancements in voting technology have shaped public confidence, accessibility, and election administration over time. The program will also examine current discussions surrounding election technology and the historical trends influencing how Americans cast their ballots today.
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Free for Bartow History Museum members</li><li>$9 for non-members</li></ul>

Local Event: Lunch & Learn: Voting Then & Now

Lunch & Learn: Voting Then & Now

Explore the Evolution of Voting Technology at the Bartow History Museum
The Bartow History Museum invites the public to attend...

Highway 411 Northwest

Free Southern Gospel Concert coming to Cartersville on August 27th at 6:30pm.&nbsp; Registration is require to ensure seating.&nbsp; Register at CFCCartersville.org/Concert

Local Event: Inspirations Gospel Concert

Inspirations Gospel Concert

Free Southern Gospel Concert coming to Cartersville on August 27th at 6:30pm.  Registration is require to ensure seating. ...

Grand Theatre

<h2>Experience America’s Story Through Music with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker</h2>
Join the Bartow History Museum for From Spirituals to Freedom: Building America, a powerful musical performance by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker at The Grand Theater. Presented as part of the community’s America 250 celebration, this special event is free and open to the public.
Take a musical journey through America’s past as Sparky and Rhonda Rucker blend music, storytelling, and history to explore how spirituals, folk songs, and traditional music have shaped American culture and preserved the stories of resilience, struggle, freedom, and hope. Through captivating performances and engaging narratives, audiences will discover how music has served as both a historical record and a powerful force for social change.
This inspiring performance offers a meaningful look at the people, events, and movements that helped build the nation while celebrating the enduring role of music in the American experience.
<h3>About the Performers</h3>
James “Sparky” Rucker is an acclaimed folk musician, storyteller, and historian who has spent more than 50 years preserving and performing American folk traditions. A Knoxville, Tennessee native, Sparky has released 16 albums, contributed to Grammy-nominated recordings, and appeared on nationally recognized programs including NPR’s Mountain Stage, Morning Edition, and A Prairie Home Companion.
A participant in the Civil Rights Movement, Sparky worked with organizations including SNCC, SCLC, and the Poor People’s Campaign, and collaborated at the Highlander Center alongside leaders such as Rosa Parks and Myles Horton. He has performed at renowned venues including the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, while leading educational programs at schools, festivals, and cultural institutions across the country.
Rhonda Rucker is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, author, and educator who performs alongside Sparky. Skilled in guitar, banjo, piano, harmonica, and percussion, she blends Appalachian folk, blues, gospel, and original compositions into performances that celebrate history, culture, and community.
Before pursuing music and storytelling full time, Rhonda practiced internal medicine as a physician. She is also an accomplished author whose work includes historical fiction set during the Civil Rights era, as well as contributions to educational and cultural publications.
Together, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker deliver an unforgettable performance that connects America’s musical traditions with the nation’s rich and complex history.
Don’t miss this memorable evening of music, history, and storytelling as we celebrate 250 years of American history and culture.
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>Admission is free, but&nbsp;registration is required for the opening program.</li></ul>

Local Event: From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance

From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance

Experience America’s Story Through Music with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker
Join the Bartow History Museum for From Spirituals to...

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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...

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