Polk Place Polk History Center November Events with Jayme Jamison 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 East Main Street in Bartow, the History Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. www.polkhistorycenter.org.