Bartow History Museum, Cartersville

About Bartow History Museum

The Bartow History Museum, housed in the refurbished 1869 courthouse building in downtown Cartersville, invites visitors to explore over 200 years of Bartow County history. Guests view artifacts, photographs, documents, and interactive exhibits depicting Cherokee habitation in the early 1800s, the Removal, Civil War events, and regional settlement patterns. The museum's extensive archives and research library contain photographs, newspapers, rare books, genealogy records, and oral history interviews available for exploration. Educational programs serve adults, children, families, and school groups through events and exhibits. The museum hosts traveling exhibitions such as Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian presentation exploring American democracy and voting rights. Located at the heart of historic downtown Cartersville near restaurants and shops, the facility offers convenient access to neighboring amenities. Knowledgeable staff members answer visitor questions about the region's history and culture.