Bartow History Museum: Historic 5K at Rose Lawn

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Bartow History Museum Historic 5K at Rose Lawn Slated for May 6
Now Registering Runners and Walkers

The Bartow History Museum and Rose Lawn Museum announce that registration is now open for the Bartow History Museum Historic 5K at Rose Lawn slated for Saturday May 6. Immerse yourself in the history of Cartersville. This 5K begins at Rose Lawn Museum, a historic Victorian home that once housed the well-known evangelist, Sam Jones. The course meanders through a portion of the historic residential district in Cartersville, GA before ending back at the museum.

The race begins at 8:00 a.m. with check-in between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration is $25 and race day registration is $30. Registration includes a T-shirt; however, sizes and quantities are limited. Those planning to participate can park at the Civic Center at 435 West Main Street or the Courthouse at 135 West Cherokee Avenue. Shuttle service is available to transport participants and observers.

After the race, participants are invited to enjoy Rose Lawn’s Annual May Market; a festival that features arts and crafts. In addition, they can show their race day T-shirt to gain entrance into the Bartow History Museum until 5 p.m. the day of the race.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the educational and preservation efforts of the Bartow History museum and Rose Lawn museum. Register on line at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org/historic-5-k. For additional information, contact Trey Gaines at 770-382-3818, Ext. 6286 or by emailing treyg@bartowhistorymuseum.org.

About Bartow History Museum
The Bartow History Museum, located at 4 East Church Street in downtown Cartersville, Georgia, documents the history of northwest Georgia’s Bartow County, spanning more than 200 years since the Cherokee were the area’s primary residents. Artifacts, photographs, documents, and a variety of interactive permanent exhibits tell the story of settlement, Cherokee life and removal, Civil War strife, and lifestyles of years past. The Bartow History Museum also provides a variety of educational opportunities for adults, children, families, and school groups. Our extensive archives and research library contains photographs, documents, newspapers, rare books, genealogy records, oral history interviews, and more. For additional information, visit www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.