Lecture Explores America's Role In World War I

CARTERSVILLE, GA - From Bartow History Museum: The Bartow History Museum welcomes back historian and author Robert C. Jones to its Evening Lecture series on January 25th at 7 p.m. to discuss his knowledge of the participation of the United States in what became known as the Great War and as shared in his book, “America in the Great War: 1917-1918.” Attendees will learn why America entered the war, what battles America fought, and who led the American forces. Those attending are also invited to visit the current temporary exhibit at the museum, Over There: Bartow County and the Great War, which is open through March 31st, according to Trey Gaines, Director of the Bartow History Museum. Several of Jones’ books are currently available at the museum gift shop including, “America in the Great War: 1917-1918”, “The Top 10 Innovations of World War I”, and “The Top Innovations of World War II”. The lecture is free to museum members and included with the price of admission for non-members. For more information on this and other museum programs, call 770-387-2774 or visit our website at www.BartowHistoryMuseum.org.

About the Speaker
Robert C. Jones served as President of the Kennesaw Historical Society for 21 years (1994-2015), and also served as a member of the executive board of the Kennesaw Museum Foundation for 17 years (1998-2015). The Museum Foundation helped fund the 45,000 square foot Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, GA. Robert has written 45+ books on historical topics, including "Top Innovations of World War II", "A Guide to the Civil War in Georgia", and "America in the Great War: 1917-1918".

About Bartow History Museum

The Bartow History Museum, located at 4 East Church Street in downtown Cartersville, Georgia, documents the history of northwest Georgia’s Bartow County, spanning more than 200 years since the Cherokee were the area’s primary residents. Artifacts, photographs, documents, and a variety of interactive permanent exhibits tell the story of settlement, Cherokee life and removal, Civil War strife, and lifestyles of years past. The Bartow History Museum also provides a variety of educational opportunities for adults, children, families, and school groups. Our extensive archives and research library contains photographs, documents, newspapers, rare books, genealogy records, oral history interviews, and more. For additional information, visit www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.

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