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Polk Government Offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no residential waste collection services on Monday for customers of unincorporated Polk. Holiday collection schedule.

Merry and Bright 2024

When: November 23, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Polk County History Center - 100 E. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830

Celebrate the spirit of the season at the History Center with a specially curated tour of the Festival of Wreaths at the History Center. This holly jolly guided tour explores the design of the wreaths, their unique meanings and the organizations and individuals they represent.

Tours offered at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Contact the museum for more information.

Polk County History Center
100 E. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-4386
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday


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