BARTOW HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
Expand your understanding of Bartow's vibrant history through our upcoming lecture series!
Your attendance supports the Bartow History Scholarship at GHC.
Lectures will be held from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at the Georgia Highlands College Cartersville Campus. For questions or assistance with registration, contact us at conted@highlands.edu or (678) 872-8240.
Upcoming Lectures
The Civil War in Bartow County
David Archer
Join us for a captivating lecture exploring the Civil War's impact on Bartow County. Learn about the county's role in the conflict through firsthand accounts, military orders, and local perspectives.
February 20 at 2:00 pm
Significant Women of Bartow County
Celebrating Women's History Month
Debbie Head and Susan Gilmore
Explore the lives of extraordinary women who defied expectations and made lasting contributions to Bartow County during its first century. From the groundbreaking achievements of the first female U.S. Senator to the captivating stories of authors, entertainers, and pioneering businesswomen, this lecture celebrates the diverse talents and resilience of these remarkable individuals.
March 4 at 2:00 pm
Bartow's Convict Chain Gang Era
Joe Head
Explore a faded era of Bartow County's Chain Gang age through a historical review that focuses on the legendary Chain Gang Hill and other infamous convict camps that operated from the 1870s to the 1940s. This research was drawn from newspapers, magazines, county and state records revealing a dark chapter in Bartow’s penal system. The presentation will discuss methods of conscription, investigations, incarceration, camp locations, publicity, convict life, treatment and projects that chain gangs were assigned to do on a daily basis.
April 3 at 2:00 pm
A History of Old Atco
Guy Parmenter
Step back in time to the era of American Textile Company (ATCO)
This lecture includes a comprehensive look at the village layout, industry, social events, personalities, buildings, sports, etc. The narrative also traces ATCO’s transition from a bustling mill town to a significant neighborhood within Cartersville.
April 10 at 2:00 pm
Courtesy of the Georgia Historic Preservation
Mounds Around Bartow
Keith Bailey
This lecture delves into the history of Native American mound-building in Bartow County, examining both oral traditions and archaeological discoveries to offer a richer understanding of this important cultural practice. The session will cover the Hopewell and Mississippian cultures and their contributions to the region’s history.
May 8 at 2:00 pm
