Lecture Focuses On Rich History of Bartow Carver Park

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Cartersville, GA -- Members of Keep Bartow Beautiful will discuss the history of a former state park designated for African-Americans.

The organization will take part in the discussion on the former George Washington Carver State Park in a lecture series hosted by the Bartow History Museum.

The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, and is part of the museum’s effort to highlight the history of popular African-American gathering spots in Bartow County.

The former state park was established in the 1950s as a recreational site for black families and citizens. The attraction drew people from as far as nearby states, and was visited by celebrities such as Ray Charles and Little Richard.

In addition, the St. John’s Ski Bees, an African American ski club, entertained visitors each summer at the establishment. Friends and families enjoyed the park and its amenities, including the family of Coretta Scott King, who frequented the property.

The area, now known as Bartow Carver Park, is located to the east of Red Top Mountain State Park and is now maintained by the Bartow County’s Park and Recreation Department.

The lecture, which will be held at Bartow History Museum’s offices at 13 North Wall Street in Cartersville, is free to members and included with the price of admission for not-yet members.

For more information on this and other museum programs, call 770-382-3818 ext. 6288 or visit www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.

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Image via Bartow History Museum