Bartow History Museum: New Permanent Exhibition Opening

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New Permanent Exhibition Opening at Bartow History Museum
 
The Bartow History Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition in the permanent gallery on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.  The new exhibit is on the life and legacy of Honorable Joe Frank Harris, Georgia’s 78^th governor. 

Born and raised in Bartow County, Harris worked in his family’s business after college and then began a distinguished political career, serving for 18 years in the Georgia House of Representatives and 8 years as governor.  Due to the historic significance of Harris’ contributions at both the local and state level and the importance for future generations to know and understand the impact someone from their own community had, this new exhibit will highlight Harris and his family’s contribution to our history in a more significant way, as it will be incorporated into the Museum’s “Toward New Horizons” gallery, which looks back at some of the significant events and people over the past several decades. 

The exhibit will feature objects, documents, and photographs covering Harris’ early life through his two terms as governor.  The exhibit will also feature an interactive kiosk allowing visitors to access additional information and photographs covering a wide range of topics related to Harris’ life and career.  This new exhibit was made possible by a generous gift from AFLAC Foundation, Inc. 

The opening will take place on April 16, 2014, at noon, during our monthly Lunch & Learn program.  Tom Lewis, who served as Harris’ Chief of Staff, and Joe Harris, Governor and Mrs. Harris’ son, will talk about their roles during the Harris administration before the exhibit opening. 

The Bartow History Museum is located at 4 E. Church Street in downtown Cartersville.  Parking is available next to the building.  The lecture is free to members and included with the price of admission for not-yet members.  For more information on this and other BHM programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.