POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

BARTOW, FL

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The Polk County Historical Museum in Bartow, Florida is a museum dedicated to the history of Polk County. It is located in the historic old courthouse, which was built in 1909 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum houses a variety of artifacts and displays, including a replica of a 1920s Florida store, a replica of an old-fashioned law office, and a gallery of photographs and artifacts from the Civil War.

The museum also houses a number of artifacts and documents related to the citrus industry, which was once a major industry in the area. There are also displays of artifacts from the Seminole War, which took place in the area in the 19th century. Additionally, the museum features a number of educational exhibits, including one on the history of Florida, and another on the history of Polk County.

The museum also hosts a variety of special events, such as lectures and workshops, as well as an annual Heritage Day celebration. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free. Guided tours are available for a nominal fee. The Polk County Historical Museum is a great way to learn about the history of the area and the people who called it home.

POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BARTOW FL. US MID #8401200070

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
100 E MAIN ST
BARTOW
FL
33830

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POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401200070
Name POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 27.896458, -81.842199
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 105
US Census Tract: 015000
US Census Block: 3077