Lectures

Join us to learn more about Bartow County – how our past influences our future, cultural implications, personalities, and places. We feature local and regional historians, authors, and experts in various fields.

These events are usually free and all are open to the general public.
Call 770-382-3818 ext. 288 for more details.

Lunch & Learn Lecture Series
Third Wednesday of each month from Noon to 1:00 pm.  Lectures take place at The Resource Center, located at 1 N. Gilmer Street, directly behind the Bartow History Center.  Parking is located next to the building.

August 20, Harper Harris- Harris, lead interpreter for the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, Kennesaw Ga., will discuss "the Great Locomotive Chase."

September 17, Joe Singletary- Singletary, local historian, will discuss and display uniforms and weaponry of World War II.

Thursday Evening Lecture Series
Last Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.  Lectures take place at The Resource Center, located at 1 N. Gilmer Street, directly behind the Bartow History Center.  Parking is located next to the building.

August 28, Dr. David Parker-  Parker, a history professor at Kennesaw State University, will discuss the Confederate textbooks written during the Civil War.

September 25, Ken Powell-  Powell, a WWII veteran and former POW in Germany, will speak about his experiences in the war and discuss the book Four Stars in the Window. The book tells the dramatic true story of four brothers in one family during WWII who survived an Iwo Jima battle, Omaha Beach on D-Day, a German POW camp, and Army Air Corps training. His wife, Kathleen, will entertain you as she portrays "Rosie the Riveter." Book-signing to follow.

We look forward to seeing you soon!