The Polk County History Center recently hosted a walking tour of historic Bartow for participants in a Certified Local Government (CLG) training presented by @flheritage. Check out some of the stops: 📍Main Street Bartow 📍Stuart Building 📍Record Building 📍Site of the former Summerlin Institute 📍First Presbyterian Church of Bartow 📍T.L. Wilson Home 📍The Gables/B.F. Holland House (Birthplace of Spessard Holland) Want to learn more about Polk County’s history? Visit the History Center from 9

The Polk County History Center’s collection includes natural and cultural objects related to Polk and the greater Central Florida area that represent our history from pre-Columbian to present day eras. Located at 100 E. Main St. in Bartow, the History Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. www.polkhistorycenter.org. #polkhistorycenter #polkcountyfl #selfieswithsanta #walkingtour #wreathauction #santa #festivalofwreaths | Polk County Government Florida

Commissioner Becky Troutman and host Miles Vance travel on-site to Polk County History Center to meet with Myrtice Young, Polk County Historic Preservation Manager to talk about initiatives to preserve the county’s history and the latest renovations. #polkhistorycenter #polkhistoricalmuseum #polkcountyflhistory | Polk County Government Florida