Bartow History Museum — Attraction in Cartersville

Where County History Comes Alive - an Amazing Walk thru Bygone Times

There is a good reason for the museum's slogan "Opening a Door to the Past" - it showcases more than 200 years of Bartow County history. And yes, it pays off to take on the two hours ride on scenic highways from Downtown Atlanta to the small town of Cartersville in the northwestern countryside! Placed in Cartersville's masterfully refurbished Courthouse building Bartow History Museum has plenty of exhibits waiting for you: Here you can get a feel for the time of Cherokee inhabitancy to the effects of global events such as WWII. The museum offers an interactive gallery so we enjoyed exploring Cherokee and pioneer cabins, sat in a one-room school house and read a book at the old fashioned school desk, listened to historic voices telling stories in an authentic 1940s telephone booth to name a few things. Moreover, we steeped in the experience of "working a shift" in a textile mill, shopped at the General Store and learned details of a Civil War soldier's hardships. We will not forget their permant exhibitions such as "Bartow's Antebellum Life" and "Bartow in Pictures". Those are so amazing! Although we came visiting from far away our day in Cartersville during which we also met very kind and knowledgeable museum staff helped us a lot to better understand why locals love their region so much. One more reason for us at PHIL'S WORLD TRAVEL to recommend a visit to this extremely popular attraction to our clients...

In May 2024 I visited the Bartow History in Cartersville, GA. Although it was not on my itinerary, I had some extra time and popped in expecting to stay only a few minutes. How wrong I was. This is one of the nicest local history museums that I have ever visited. The guest services staff Marie Purser and Pat Taff were delightful, helpful, answered my questions, and are definitely an asset to the Museum. I have found that most local museums are a bit of a of hodge-podge. This is not the case with the Bartow Museum. The museum is well designed and the exhibits are well displayed. If you are in Cartersville, I highly recommend visiting the Bartow...

Weve always loved this museum. It is truly a gem for our community for both those who live here and those who are visiting. The staff is all very friendly, they have wonderful rotating exhibits, a wonderful interactive childrens gallery, and wonderful permanent galleries. A must see for everyone :)

And dont forget to check out the store! They have great gifts for everyone and lots of books to choose from, as well. I, personally, love their...