Recollections 2023: April, May, June

RECOLLECTIONS a publication for members of the Bartow History Museum April . May . June 2023

FROM THE DIRECTOR01 Apr-Jun : 2023 Greetings! We’re just a few months into 2023, and it has already been a busy and fruitful year at the Bartow History Museum. Thank you to all of our members and visitors who have attended our programs, brought in friends and family, visited our temporary exhibit on the history of Allatoona Dam, shopped in our gift shop, and supported the museum so far this year. Did you know that Georgia Museums, Inc., which operates the Bartow History Museum along with the Booth, Tellus, and Savoy, was recently awarded a Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities, recognizing organizations that make outstanding contributions to the civic or cultural vitality of the state? Melinda Lemmon, executive director of the Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development, stated in her nomination support letter, the museums “are a catalyst for Cartersville’s reputation as ‘Museum City.’ Their investments and leadership by example have encouraged collaboration that has elevated cultural arts of many types.” We are honored and humbled to be a part of an amazing organization and to be recognized for the work we love to do. We are also pleased to welcome visitors to our new office and research space. After several months of construction and moving, our offices and the Mulinix Research Center are now open in the TRC building at 1 North Gilmer Street. It’s a beautiful new space with plenty of parking and ample room for research. If you need to see a BHM staff member or want to take a look at some of our historic resources, stop by for a visit. We’ll also host an open house in the new space in June. Keep an eye out for details! Looking ahead to the next few months, we have a lineup of some great opportunities to learn more about quilting and handicrafts, the repatriation work at the Etowah Indian Mounds, local historical figures, and more. In addition to these lecture and camp offerings, we will open a new temporary exhibit this month called A Patchwork of Patterns: Quilts Across Time. This exhibit will feature quilts, quilted items, tools, and stories of local quilters from our collection at the museum. We look forward to seeing you soon at the Bartow History Museum! Trey Gaines

02 Apr-Jun : 2023 A NEW RECOLLECTIONS In the spirit of the new spaces and growth, we are pleased to introduce an updated version of our member newsletter. Within the pages of this publication, you will still find the same great content, just with a fresh look! In the months to come, we look forward to introducing more in-depth content and interactive features that will make this new Recollections something really special for all of our valued members.

03 Apr-Jun : 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Looking Back 04 Recap the past quarter and set the stage for what's to come. Uncovering the Past 05 Uncover stories of the past in the BHM Archives & Collections. Upcoming Events 08 Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at the museum. From the Giftshop 12 See what's new at the BHM Giftshop. SERM Highlight 13 Find out where your membership can take you.

04 Apr-Jun : 2023 LOOKING BACK GOODBYE TO OLD SPACES In the Fall of 2022, the Bartow History Museum archives and collection spaces began transitioning into a new home at 1 North Gilmer St. While the archives is open, the moving process will likely not be completed until later in the Summer of 2023 when all the items are finally cataloged in their new locations in our database. We look forward to welcoming all of our members to an open house and reception once we finally have things completed and organized. Thank you for all of your support during this process and as we continue to grow as an institution!

05 Apr-Jun : 2023 UNCOVERING THE PAST Also on display in the bookcases is the sign he hung Dr. William E. Wofford, Sr. was a family physician who practiced in Cartersville for outside his office, his microscope, a box of decades and was known for his kindness and microscope lenses, and a collection of slides. A little interest in his town and his church, First bit of Dr. Wofford’s personality can be glimpsed Presbyterian. Dr. Wofford was a graduate of the from the typed note on the well-worn box of slides Atlanta Medical College, and upon receiving his as it reads, “As the appearance of this box would diploma, went to New York and gained two years indicate, it has been in use a long time-since 1915, of experience working in a leading city hospital. this [is] when I bought the microscope. WEW.” In 1915, Dr. Wofford settled in Cartersville and Dr. Wofford passed away at his home in 1959. started his practice in a space above the Grand Opera house in downtown. Later partnering with Dr. J. W. Stanford, they opened Wofford- Stanford Hospital located at 114 West Cherokee Avenue. In 1940, a modern addition was added to the back of the original building increasing the number of patient rooms by eight. Dr. Wofford also served as a member and President of the Bartow County Medical Society. We now have on display in our new archives space, Dr. Wofford’s medical reference books and journals dating back to the 1920s. This collection of books on a wide range of medical subjects from diseases of the stomach, childhood diseases, chemistry, and surgery, just to name a few, were kept in his office in the two oak barrister bookcases pictured on the next page. The Collection of Dr. W.E. Wofford – Sandy Moore Bartow History Museum Archives Assistant

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07 Apr-Jun : 2023 UNCOVERING THE PAST Marriage quilts are a wonderful way to honor a couple This particular quilt will be included in our for their wedding. Not only do they make a beautiful upcoming Feature Exhibition titled A piece to put in a home, but they are also symbolic. A Patchwork of Patterns: Quilts Across Time. This marriage quilt is meant to symbolize the couple's new marriage quilt was quilted by Jennie Culver lives being interwoven together. in 1896 and presented to a family member as a wedding gift. This style of quilt is often referred to as a “crazy quilt” because of the different patterns and colors used to create them. This style became popular in the 1880s and would swing in and out of fashion as the decades came and went. For more information on this quilt and others join us at our Evening Lecture & Exhibit opening on April 27. The Art of the Marriage Quilt – Sarah Strickland Bartow History Museum Registrar

08 Apr-Jun : 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS April 19 - Lunch & Learn Dr. Alisha Wheeler will discuss the life and career of her grandmother, Dr. Susie Wheeler, a former Jeanes Supervisor of Bartow County and a driving force behind the restoration of the Noble Hill School that is now partly named in her honor. Register Now April 27 - Exhibit Opening Join us for the opening of our newest feature exhibition – A Patchwork of Patterns: Quilts Across Time. Marriage quilts, baby quilts, community quilting guild projects, and more will be on display throughout the gallery. In addition to the exhibit opening, local quilter and quilt dealer Mia Koerner, will be giving a special presentation on the art of quilting. Register Now May 6 - History Hustle Support the Bartow History Museum & the Rose Lawn Museum with your participation in the annual History Hustle 5K! Enjoy a run through one of Cartersville's historic neighborhoods, then come back to enjoy Rose Lawn's May Market. More Info Register Now

09 May 17 - Lunch & Learn May 13 - Cocktales: A Spring TBA Thyme Evening Join the Bartow History Museum for a springtime evening full of libations and learning! Attendees will get the chance to sip on spring-inspired cocktails while learning about the ingredients of the drinks from our local partners. Our friends at Southern Cove will walk participants through a special presentation about the spirits in their drink, while Master Gardeners will lead participants in a hands-on workshop to make their own windowsill planters of the herbs used for the cocktail garnishes. Tickets for this event are $30 per person and include two cocktails, plus all the supplies needed to make a windowsill planter. Register Now May 25 - Evening Lecture Join us for a presentation by Keith Bailey, Lead Interpretive Ranger at the Etowah Indian Mounds, and Raelynn Butler, Manager of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Department in the Muscogee Creek Nation. The presentation will focus on the topic of the repatriation of Indigenous artifacts using Etowah as an example of the process. Register Now

10 June 5 - 9 : Mysteries of History Camp May 27 - Book Signing Spend the week at the Bartow History Museum to learn about famous historical mysteries like Join us for a book signing with local author Judy the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, the Benowitz. Her book, Descendants, is the 2022 Bermuda Triangle, the Sphinx, and more! Put winner of the Georgia Writer's Museum Creative your sleuthing skills to the test as you try to Writing Contest. The novel chronicles Benowitz's solve the mysteries through various crafts and own family history and follows the characters as activities. they learn to make peace with the complicated This camp is designed for students ages 6-9. relationships and decisions of the past. Registration is $115 per camper, including entry into the museum, all crafts and activities, snacks, June 19 - 23 : Camposaurus Rex Camp and a BHM camp t-shirt. Register Now During this week-long camp, students will learn all about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology. We’re even working with our sister museum, Tellus Science Museum, in collaboration with one of their Dino experts to provide a special presentation. Throughout the week, campers will be working to create their very own Jurassic Park “Dino”rama to show off to their parents at the end of camp! This camp is designed for students ages 6-9. Registration is $115 per camper, including entry into the museum, all crafts and activities, snacks, and a BHM camp t-shirt. Register Now

11 June 24 - Embroidery Workshop June 21 - Lunch & Learn Join local needlework expert, Leslie Bronson, for a workshop on the history and art of Join us for a special Lunch & Learn - embroidery. Remembering Atco. This presentation will Participants will learn to embroider and hand- feature a panel discussion of former Atco sew a small bag using a variety of materials residents. Hear stories of growing up in Atco including hand-spun, hand-dyed silk, and cotton and see photos and objects representing life in threads in this one-day workshop. Beginner the mill village. sewers are welcome and encouraged. Register Now This workshop is $30 per person and includes all the materials needed for the workshop. June 29 - Archives Reception Register Now Join us for a tour and reception in the brand July 10 - 14 : Folklore & Fantasy Camp new Mulinix Research Center, the museum’s archives and research library. Sign your camper up for Fantasy & Folklore camp and let their imaginations run free in the world of famous folklore, fantasy, and fairytales. Campers will spend the week learning about the pop culture aspects of franchises like Grimm’s Fairytales, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars & more, as well as some of the real-world history that inspired these epic stories! This camp is designed for students ages 6-9. Registration is $115 per camper, including entry into the museum, all crafts and activities, snacks, and a BHM camp t-shirt. Register Now

12 Apr-Jun : 2023 GETTING CONNECTED SERM SPOTLIGHT: BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK – Angelica Carver Bartow History Museum Membership Manager This summer, if you find yourself in the Sunshine State you may want to take some time to visit the Beaches Museum & History Park located in Jacksonville, Florida. As members of the Bartow History Museum, your membership gets you free general admission to the museum. Featuring a variety of events such as boardwalk talks, concerts, and block parties, the Beaches Museum & History Park explores the history of the areas beaches and the settlers that made their homes there. The museum, housed inside a historical gilded-age seaside resort, boasts a series of temporary and permanent galleries, the former switching out every two to three months. This is not all the museum has to offer, however, as they also host a docent-led tour of Jacksonville’s History Park and the interiors nearby of historical buildings. Of these, the tour offers guided visits of the 1903 Pablo Beach Post Office, the 1911 Train Engine, the Mayport East Coast Railway Depot, as well as other well-known historical sites in Jacksonville. The Beaches Museum is located at 381 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32250.

13 Apr-Jun : 2023 FROM THE GIFTSHOP IN HONOR OF OUR UPCOMING QUILT EXHIBIT... Uncover more of our region's rich history and deep connection with the textile industry in Images of America: The West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail. This book is a great look into how the textile industry shaped Georgia's economy and offered new opportunities, particularly to women, in the 1930s and 1940s. Come shop our selection of books Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., or shop online! Bartow History Museum Online Store

STAFF DIRECTORY 14 CONTACT US (770) 387-2774 [email protected] Trey Gaines, Museum Director Sarah Strickland, Registrar Sandy Moore, Archives Assistant Jordan Duncan, Programs Manager Tori Cline, Program Support Lauren S. Rhodes, Marketing Manager Pat Taff, Guest Services Manager Angelica Carver, Membership Manager Marie Purser, Guest Services

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