Bartlett Arts Council

Gotten House

Bartlett Historical Society

The Bartlett Historical Society was established in 1982 to preserve the history of our city at a time when many historical homes were being torn down in the name of "progress.”

 

The Bartlett Historical Society (BHS) is dedicated to the citizens of Bartlett PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE. The BHS is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the Bartlett Museum, located in the historic Gotten House, which was built in 1871 and contains historical artifacts from Bartlett since the 1830s. The BHS assists the City of Bartlett in maintaining the Gotten House itself. We also maintain historical records on Bartlett, the families who have lived in Bartlett and their descendants. These records are available for research at the museum.

 

BHS members are actively involved in preserving the day-to-day history of Bartlett. We collect information, artifacts and photographs; present oral histories; help to maintain the Gotten House; and operate the Bartlett Museum to help our citizens learn about the rich heritage of our community and its former citizens. In addition, the Museum is furnished with period furniture which allows it to retain that 'homey' feeling while one is visiting the building. Our vision and goal is and always has been to educate our citizens about the community's heritage and preserve that heritage for future generations.

 

The BHS also stages several special events, including a Living History Tour in the fall, a Christmas party, an old-fashioned Christmas cookie swap, and other special events. We meet on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 at the Gotten House at 2969 Court Street. The Bartlett Museum is open the first and third Sundays of every month from 2:00-4:00 pm.

 

For information on how to join the BHS you may attend any of the monthly meetings, visit the museum, or you may contact Ruth Farris at 901-372-6982.

To contact us:

 

E-mail: info@bartlettartscouncil.com