Join us as we look back at sports in Bartow County.

Bartow History Museum

Located in Historic Downtown Cartersville.

www.BartowHistoryMuseum.org

We hope you have been enjoying our email newsletters! Our team is working hard behind the scenes on our next one featuring Main Streets and More! Meanwhile, we have pulled together some old sports photos for you. Look closely...you just might be in one or recognize someone who is. We hope it is a home run! Enjoy and remember to continue to stay safe.

Lisa Romans

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Sports and Bartow County

Sports have long been a part of Bartow County for athletes and fans of all ages. From school and rec teams to church leagues and more, we have found a variety of ways to be active, to compete, and to show community pride. The ball is in your court now. So sit back, put up your feet, and enjoy!

We have compiled a selection of photos. We hope you find it entertaining and even a little educational.

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Did you know?

Dellinger Park in Cartersville has been the site of the annual Disc Dog World Championships.

The Cartersville Gymnastics Center, home to the Cartersville Twisters, served as the pre-Olympic training facility for the Men’s Olympic team from Belarus prior to the 1996 Games.

Emerson is home to LakePoint Sports, a renowned sports destination attracting athletes from around the country participating in a variety of year-round sports competitions in baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, cheer, and lacrosse.

Between 1960 and 2020, local high school teams have won over 40 state championships in baseball, football, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, tennis, and wrestling.

The Woodland High School Band marched in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Several Bartow County athletes have gone on to play professional sports in the NFL, MLB, and NBA.

For our Museum Members...Did you know you get free general admission to the National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg, Virginia, with your Bartow History Museum membership?

Museums are more than entertainment; they're entertainment that makes you feel smart! Do you like angling, shooting, steeplechasing, foxhunting, and flat racing? The National Sporting Library & Museum offers a wide variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and family activities throughout the year. The best part is Bartow History Museum members receive free general admission to the museum through the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership program. So, once we reopen and you stop by to see us, head up to Middleburg, VA, and tell them Shanna sent you.

Not a Bartow History Museum Member? Click here to join today!