Throughout the year, the museum hosts rotating exhibits and educational programs featuring a variety of Polk County subjects for our visitors.
Upcoming events are listed below, and the complete schedule of special programs and changing exhibits is listed at the bottom of the page. Please check back often as we add new events to the calendar. Admission to the museum is free.
~ Changing Exhibits ~
March 4th - April 2008
"Dimensions: What's New" The Bartow Art Guild shares the works of nine award winning member artists.
April - May 2008
"Robert Butler" The museum shares the work of award winning Lakeland artist Robert Butler from the museum collection.
June July 2008
"Imperial Bone Valley Gem and Mineral Society"
An exhibition highlighting the club's collection of fossils, gems, and minerals.
June July 2008
"Best-in-Show Polk County History Fair"
An exhibition highlighting local student exhibits created for National History Day.
September - November 2008
"Quackery to Remedy: Polk County Medical History"
An exhibition highlighting the museum's collection of medical and dental tools and equipment.
September - November 2008
"Past Patterns: Polk County Quilts"
An exhibition highlighting the museum's collection of quilts made by Polk County residents.
December 2008
"Plein Air Bartow"
An exhibition highlighting local landscape paintings created during the recent outdoor art competition.
~ Special Events ~
May 3rd 2008 - Good Ole Days Festival
(Homeland Heritage Park).
May 17th 2008 – Classic Film Festival
(Polk County Historical Museum).
June 19th 2008 – Annual Pioneer Luncheon
(Polk County Historical Association).
October 11th – 12th 2008 – Cracker Storytelling Festival (Homeland Heritage Park).
November 8th 2008 – Fall Crafts Festival
(Main Street Bartow).
November 22nd - 23rd 2008 – Plein Air Bartow
(Main Street Bartow).