POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.

ADDRESS:
117 West Ave
Cedartown, GA 30125

MAILING ADDRESS:
P O Box 203
Cedartown, GA 30125

PHONE:
770-748-4828

WEBSITE:
www.polkhist.com

MEETINGS:
Last Tuesday of each month (no meetings July, August, and December) at 6:00

HOURS:
Wednesday, 11:00 – 4:00 @ Research Library, Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 – 4:00 @ Museum

MEMBERSHIP:
Open to the public, memberships also available.

PURPOSE:
To preserve the historic Neel Reid building; to preserve the heritage of Polk County; to
collect information and artifacts; and to compile a history of the county and displays that depict the story.

SERVICES:
∙ The Historical Society gives tours to groups from the community including schools, scouts, and senior citizens. The Museum is open to the public regularly as well as during the Arts Festival and Fall Festival.
∙ They also prepare special exhibits for display at different times throughout the year. The exhibit topics vary but have included exhibits on Goodyear, D-Day, local sports persons.
∙ The museum exhibits are being upgraded to present a chronological timeline of Polk County’s history.
∙ Museum workers also assist people with Polk County roots in genealogical research.

SERVICE AREA:
Primarily Polk County