Tellus Science Museum Presents Lunch and Learn: How Geology Made Cartersville

Cartersville is a rock lover’s paradise, with nearly every rock type in Georgia found within 20 miles! The area’s rich geological history spans over 500 million years, from ancient sedimentary rocks to the 1.1 billion year-old metagranite, one of the oldest rocks in Georgia.

Strategically located at the bend of the Great Valley, Cartersville was once a key passage for the builders of Etowah Mounds and later became a vital route for the Western & Atlantic Railroad and today’s highways. Beyond its history, the region is packed with natural resources, including iron, manganese, barite, and ochre.

STAY + EXPLORE!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and paint with minerals! Make your own paint using colorful ochre and then use it to create a piece of art.

The Lunch + Learn lecture begins at 12:15 PM. No outside food is allowed but you are welcome to buy lunch in the Café and bring it into the lecture, or just come hear the lecture. All Lunch + Learns are FREE for members and included in regular admission for non-members. Presentations are recommended for ages 8 and up, unless otherwise indicated.

Sponsored by: Courtyard by Marriott of Cartersville

LUNCH + LEARN: HOW GEOLOGY MADE CARTERSVILLE
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
12:15 PM

Members: FREE
Non-Members: Regular Admission

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