When: October 5, 2024
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Bartow - Enter the cemetery via U.S. Highway 60 West, just past the intersection of Baker Avenue and West Main Street. Across the street from Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 1425 W Main St. in Bartow.
Join a walking tour of the historic Evergreen and Palm Cemeteries. Designated a Polk County Heritage Site by the Polk County Historical Commission in 2022, the cemetery anchors the legacies of Black pioneers in Polk County who endured enslavement, promoted agriculture and served our nation across several military engagements.
A curator will be on site to provide directions for parking. The cemetery ground is uneven and visitors are advised to wear appropriate footwear.