Walking Tours
Step beyond the museum and explore Thomasville’s history where it happened.
Thomasville History Center walking tours bring local stories to life along the streets, buildings, and public spaces of the community. Led by History Center staff, these guided experiences offer a closer look at the people, events, and places that shaped Thomasville and Thomas County.
Tour themes, routes, and schedules vary throughout the year.
Murder & Mayhem: Downtown History Walking Tour “On the Bricks”
We may be the Rose City, but every garden has its thorns…
Join Thomasville History Center Curator of Engagement Meme Greitzer on a walking tour of Historic Downtown Thomasville to learn about the people and circumstances behind episodes of murder and mayhem in Thomasville’s distant past.
By day, Broad Street is the quintessential heart of downtown Thomasville. After dark, we’ll explore the murders, mysteries, scandals, and other misfortunes that have unfolded along its historic streets. From Thomas County’s first murder trial and the bedraggled Union soldiers who arrived at the end of the Civil War to the hijinks of Prohibition, this one-hour tour will introduce some of the people who built downtown Thomasville—and others who lost everything along the way.
2026 Tour Dates
Saturday, October 17
7:00–8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24
7:00–8:00 p.m.
Tours are limited to 20 participants per date. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Tour Route
Meeting Point:
Walgreens
301 S. Broad St.
Thomasville, GA 31792
Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. Tours begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
The approximately one-hour walking tour travels through Historic Downtown Thomasville and concludes at:
UnVacant Lot
217 W. Jackson St.
Things to Know
This is an outdoor walking tour using public sidewalks and street crossings. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes, remain with the group, and follow instructions from the tour leader throughout the program.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. This tour includes historical discussion of murder and other mature subjects. Parental discretion is advised.
Please consider weather conditions when dressing for the evening.
Weather Policy: Tours may be affected by inclement weather. If the Thomasville History Center cancels a tour due to severe weather or unsafe conditions, registered participants will be notified by email and ticket purchases will be refunded.
More Walking Tours
Additional Thomasville History Center walking tours and dates will be announced as they are scheduled.
Have a question about a tour? Contact us at 229-226-7664 or info@thomasvillehistory.org.