Come See Us in Georgia's Land of Cowboys, Indians and Southern Legends!

Did You Know?
Cartersville, Georgia was the genesis of two influential leaders of Christianity. Charlotte Diggs Moon, a teacher from Virginia, was moved by a sermon at the Cartersville First Baptist Church prompting her to become a Baptist Missionary to China. Women of the church saved pennies to support "Lottie's" mission. This simple offering became the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. One of the most renowned evangelists in the late 19th century, Rev. Sam Jones, lived in Cartersville and began his ministry on the Van Wert circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon his death in 1906, it is estimated that 30,000 mourners paid their respects at the State Capital in Atlanta, while thousands more met his funeral train at the depot in Cartersville. Today, visitors can learn more about the work of Lottie Moon and Rev. Sam Jones at Rose Lawn Museum, Jones' Victorian home in Cartersville.

Kenneth Freeman World Premiere Exhibit
The Booth Western Art Museum, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, hosts the world premiere of the Kenneth M. Freeman Legacy Exhibition - Artist at Work opening on January 16, 2010. Artist Ken Freeman may have grown up in a traditional Jewish home in Chicago, Illinois but make no mistake ... he was a cowboy. His early career as an artist included illustrations for books by Louis L'Amour and Will James and culminated with compelling portraits of cowboys, Native American elders and children, mountain men, Buffalo Soldiers, western landscapes and rodeo heroes. The exhibit continues through May 2, 2010, and is the first temporary exhibit to be held in the Booth Museum's new Special Exhibition Gallery expansion which opened in October 2009. See PRESS ROOM for more details. Pictured here is Tough Draw by Kenneth M. Freeman.

More Than 100,000 Visitors to Tellus Museum Planetarium
Tellus Science Museum's digital planetarium surpassed more than 100,000 visitors on Monday, December 14, 2009, capping off an incredible first year for the museum. The 120-seat planetarium currently offers four different shows at multiple times each day, including a popular Christmas show that often brings the audience to its feet with applause. Planetarium shows may be enjoyed for $3 with paid museum admission. Tellus museum is open daily at I-75 Exit 293 in Cartersville. Learn more

The Brown Center Groundbreaking Held
Bartow County civic leaders gathered on July 1, 2009 to break ground on the new Clarence Brown Conference Center to be constructed on GA 20 across from Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville Campus. The Brown Center - where it's all about people - has been designed to host social and business functions with the seamless efficiencies that 21st Century technology affords. The center will open to the public in Fall 2010. See our PRESS ROOM for more details on the conference center, its namesake and projected economic impact to Bartow County.


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2009 People's Choice Award Winners
Best Attraction - Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum
Best Restaurant - Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse
Best Shoppe - Periwinkle

Legendary Attractions
Experience the Cowboy way at Booth Western Art Museum - a two-time People's Choice Award Winner for Best Attraction. Don't miss the new Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.! Discover more.

Legendary Dining
Check out one of Historic Downtown Cartersville's newest restaurants - The City Cellar and Loft. We're hearing rave reviews. Other local favorites include People's Choice Award Winner Appalachian Grill and Antonino's Italian Grotto both in downtown Cartersville. In Adairsville make reservations at The Rice House at Barnsley Gardens or enjoy the new Sage Cottage Restaurant on historic Main Street. Tempt your tastebuds.

Legendary Shoppes
Downtown Cartersville is a great shopping destination complete with free parking, delicious lunch options and fine shoppes. Make your first stop at the Cartersville-Bartow County Visitor Information Center inside the Historic Railroad Depot in the center of town for a complete list of shoppes and restaurants. More fabulous finds await.

Legendary Events
February 6 - The Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Grand Theatre
February 12-13 & 20 - CUPID at the 1902 Stock Exchange Public Square Opera House Dinner Theatre in Adairsville
March 6 - James Gregory: The Funniest Man in America returns to The Grand Theatre
March 11-14 - The 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering at Booth Western Art Museum
April 17-18 - NEW! Antiques & Art in Adairsville Festival in historic downtown Adairsville
April 22-25 - North Georgia Flintknapping & Primitive Arts Festival at Gatewood Park on Allatoona Lake
April 24 - The 45th Annual Atlanta Steeplechase at Kingston Downs

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