The West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail

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Dr. Ann McCleary and Keri Adams
From the University of West Georgia Will Discuss,
The West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail

April 20, Noon – 1 p.m.

The Bartow History Museum announces Dr. Ann McCleary and Keri Adams from the Center for Public History at the University of West Georgia will discuss the Center’s new book, The West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail, on April 20th at noon. The book explores the impact of the textile industry on the region extending from Columbus to Dalton and its residual presence today. Cartersville and Bartow County have strong ties to the textile industry. Horse collar pads, tire cord, chenille, and carpet are just a few of the textile products that have been manufactured in Bartow textile mills over the past 100 years.

The lecture is free to museum members and included with the price of admission for not-yet-members. For more information on this and other museum programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at www.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.