Name: Ghosts of Christmas Past
Start: 2026-12-05T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Bartow History Museum

Bartow History Museum

<h2>A Christmas Tradition with a Haunting History</h2>
What better way to celebrate the season than with a few ghost stories? Join the Bartow History Museum on Saturday, December 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Ghosts of Christmas Past, an evening exploring the centuries-old English tradition of sharing ghost stories during the Christmas season.
Discover how this wintertime custom began, how it influenced modern holiday celebrations, and why ghost stories became part of Christmas traditions. Enjoy holiday-themed refreshments as you settle in for an evening of history, storytelling, and seasonal spooks!
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>$9 per person. Museum membership discounts are available.</li></ul>
Pull up a seat and experience the haunting history of Christmas!

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Bartow County

Amanda Lumpkin

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<h2>SANTA COMES TO TOWN FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!</h2>
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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.
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<h3>Santa Photo Packages</h3>
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