Published: March 7, 2025
Bartow, Fla. (March 7, 2025) – Beginning Monday, March 10, residents and visitors can view the Festival of Writing exhibit in the main lobby of the Polk County Administration Building located at 330 W. Church St. in Bartow during business hours. The exhibit will remain on display through the month of March, while the Polk County History Center undergoes restoration.
The third annual Festival of Writing features the work of creative writing and graphic design students from Southeastern University in Polk County. This unique partnership showcases the students’ abilities to interpret Polk County’s history in an artistic medium, and fosters important collaborative skills, which are essential to future success.
Although the History Center is temporarily closed to the public for renovation, off-site and digital programming continue, and the center is set to reopen July 15.
Historical inquiries may be answered via email and phone, and staff remain available to review and receive artifact donations.
Visit www.polkhistorycenter.org or call (863) 534-4386 for more information.