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Museum & Genealogical Research Library, est. 1974

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In July of 2018, the Polk County Historical Society’s Museum moved from the Hawkes Children’s Library building on S. College Street to a larger and more accessible building at 117 West Avenue. The Hawkes building is now an event space (top floor/garden) and a Genealogical Research Library (basement). Our new building includes a spacious showroom with four themed side rooms, such as our wonderful Sterling Holloway exhibit. Both locations are open on Thursdays, and the museum is also open Fridays and Saturdays.





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Established in 1974, the Polk County Historical Society museum is now located on West Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125. Open Thurs-Sat, 11am-4pm.

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PCHS members are the best!! ❤️ PCHS members are the best!! ❤️
Our newest weaver, Lorelei 🧶 Our newest weaver, Lorelei 🧶
Phillip & Patricia showing off our new PCHS mugs, Phillip & Patricia showing off our new PCHS mugs, $10!
One of our most asked questions since July is, “ One of our most asked questions since July is, “what is that flower growing on your sign?” It’s a purple hyacinthbean. Stop by for your very own magic beans at the PCHS tent tomorrow at the Hunnypot Festival! 🫘🌱 #hyacinthbean
PCHS visit to the Southern Civil War & Locomotive PCHS visit to the Southern Civil War & Locomotive History Museum! 🚂
Last call for RSVPs on Polk County Historical Soci Last call for RSVPs on Polk County Historical Society’s annual picnic! We are putting our food order in. If you’ve not replied, messaged, or emailed, please do so tonight! Tickets are $12 and you may pay at the event, which is Tuesday, September 26th from 5:00-7:00 at the Hawkes Garden. polkgahistory@gmail.com
Monument cleaning team today! Adonia, Arleigh, Rog Monument cleaning team today! Adonia, Arleigh, Roger & Phillip! 🪦🧽
Rockmart ephemera from the Cooper family, donated Rockmart ephemera from the Cooper family, donated by Carla Redding. We love taking in these paper donations! #localhistory
Fresh books in the #LFL today compliments of Our H Fresh books in the #LFL today compliments of Our House & a sweet lady who decided to pay for them today ❤️📚
Happy 86th Birthday, Charlotte Greer! 🎂🎈🥳 Happy 86th Birthday, Charlotte Greer! 🎂🎈🥳🎁
New item in our Industries exhibit: Arrow Shirt Fa New item in our Industries exhibit: Arrow Shirt Factory material donated by Joy Johnson.
Annual Picnic September 26th from 5 PM - 7 PM. Pic Annual Picnic September 26th from 5 PM - 7 PM. Pick up tickets now at the PCHS Museum (117 West Avenue). We’re open Thurs-Sat 11-4. $12 each
PCHS is ready to see you at the Polk County Fair S PCHS is ready to see you at the Polk County Fair September 6th - 10th!
Everyone’s closed today, but if you’re looking Everyone’s closed today, but if you’re looking for something to do you can find a book in our restocked #LFL!
PCHS at @cedarvalleychops watching the Georgia gam PCHS at @cedarvalleychops watching the Georgia game! Get down here! We have lots of food! 🐾
Congratulations, Roger Landrum on winning the quil Congratulations, Roger Landrum on winning the quilt raffle!
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Bookmark progress 🧶 Bookmark progress 🧶
PCHS visit to the Adairsville Depot Museum! This i PCHS visit to the Adairsville Depot Museum! This is the cutest little town with lots of history! Photos to come!
The August PCHS trip to the Adairsville Depot Muse The August PCHS trip to the Adairsville Depot Museum is tomorrow 8/15 at 11 AM. Meet us at 101 Public Square in Adairsville to join in the fun!
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We have both a Facebook Business Page, and a Facebook Group. The business page is run by the Museum Director and includes event information and news on exhibits and presentations. The group is community run and a wealth of collected photos and stories from the general public. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

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Hours of Operation

Museum @ 117 West Ave.

Thurs – Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

770-748-4828

Research Library @ 205 S. College St.

Wednesday – Friday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM & By Appointment

770-749-0073 or 770-546-3157

Museum Admission

MEMBERS: free

KIDS 12 & under: free

NON-MEMBERS: $3.00

Research Library: Free for independent research. Our volunteers will research for you at the rate of $20 for 2 hours.

Polk County Historical Society e-gift cards can be used on admission, membership, research fees, gift shop merchandise, fundraisers, and events.
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We are a part of the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail
Supporters of the Downtown Cedartown Association

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