BARTOW HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
Expand your understanding of Bartow's vibrant history through our upcoming lecture series!
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
Historical Photos and Stories of Old Bartow County (Formerly Cass County, Georgia)
David Archer
This will be a presentation of a collection of photos of ante-bellum homes and other buildings in Bartow County, Georgia, and in some of its cities and towns that have been demolished and no longer exist; and, the stories related to those vanished buildings.
August 28 at 2:00 pm
An Introduction to Paleolithic and Archaic Cultures in Bartow County Georgia
Keith Bailey
Join Keith Bailey as he discusses the lives of Bartow County's ancient inhabitants from over 3,000 years ago. Discover their artifacts and the environment they thrived in, and gain insights into how their traditions influenced the lives of future generations in this landscape.
September 12 at 2:00 pm
Historic Train Wrecks of Bartow County
Joe Head
Explore a compelling chapter in Bartow County's history through our photo-rich presentation on train wrecks spanning from the 1840s to the present day. This meticulously researched collection showcases Bartow's most legendary crashes, derailments, and collisions, shedding light on a neglected yet significant aspect of local history that deserves recognition.
September 26 at 2:00 pm
Sam Jones, Quit Your Meanness
Scott Shepard
Join us for an exploration into the life and ministry of one of America's foremost revivalists of the 19th century, Rev. Sam P. Jones.
From his hometown of Cartersville, Georgia, Jones embarked on a mission that resonated across the nation. Throughout his lifetime, he delivered powerful sermons to an estimated 25 million people, witnessing hundreds of thousands of conversions along the way. By the time of his untimely passing in 1906, Jones had become a household name, his impact enduring through the ages.
Discover the compelling story of Rev. Sam P. Jones, a man whose life exemplified forgiveness, redemption, and the unyielding hope found in faith.
October 15 at 2:00 pm
Cartersville Mining District Vital to US Defense
Stan Bearden
The Cartersville Mining District holds renown among economic geologists globally and is one of the oldest continuously mined regions in the southeastern United States. Recognized by the US Military for its mineral wealth, it underwent a geological study aimed at mapping Bartow ores to support wartime efforts. Bartow stands as the sole producer of ochre and umber in the western hemisphere, historically leading in chemical and filler grade barite production in the United States, and playing a crucial role as a supplier of manganese and iron. Additionally, it contributes as a minor source of gold, graphite, and bauxite.
November 11 at 2:00 pm