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Explore community history and happenings and go behind-the-scenes with the History Center as we uncover fresh stories and experiences.
Behind the Crown
What does the Thomasville History Center have to do with the Miss Thomasville scholarship competition? More than you might think… The relationship between the History Center and the pageant goes back many years and on a winding path. Bear with me… It all started when I was a member of the team of directors for the Rose Queen pageant. […]
Problems with Peter: The Peter Dekle Letters
Here at the History Center, we like to supply our collections department interns and volunteers with interesting projects that illustrate what life in Thomas County’s past was like for her citizens. We have many letters, records, diaries, and documents that give sneak peeks into the daily lives of people who were more like us than we may realize. One of […]
The Search for Reverend LaRoche
Today’s blog post comes from the Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV, Priest in Charge of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Thomasville and speaker at our recent lecture collaboration with the congregation at St. Thomas. In this blog post, he describes the events that led to his interest in Rev. LaRoche, the priest of both St. Thomas and Good Shepherd Episcopal […]
The Family Tree of Montrose Dan (1918-19?)
Genealogy – it’s become a trendy topic in light of the many companies that now offer DNA testing to help us find our relatives. But have you considered looking into your dog’s genealogy? Many services offer DNA testing for pets, but a hundred years ago, these tests weren’t an option. This will come as no surprise to anyone involved in […]
Recipes from the Vault – Brunswick Stew
Every so often, the museum receives a donation that includes a cookbook or recipe card. Sometimes the recipes are familiar comfort foods still served on many Thomas County tables. Others… well, let’s just say some recipes are best left in the past. This series highlights some of those recipes: from the classics to the experimental. If you try any of […]
Problems with Peter: The Peter Dekle Letters
Here at the History Center, we like to supply our collections department interns and volunteers with interesting projects that illustrate what life in Thomas County’s past was like for her citizens. We have many letters, records, diaries, and documents that give sneak peeks into the daily lives of people who were more like us than we may realize.One of our […]
Under the Sea
Have you ever wanted to own beachfront property? Well, if you own land in Thomas County or the surrounding area, congratulations! You are the proud owner of beachfront property! Or at least you would be if you had that property some 250 million years ago. That was roughly the last time our area was underwater. Right around the transition from […]
Problems with Peter: The Peter Dekle Letters
Here at the History Center, we like to supply our collections department interns and volunteers with interesting projects that illustrate what life in Thomas County’s past was like for her citizens. We have many letters, records, diaries, and documents that give sneak peeks into the daily lives of people who were more like us than we may realize.One of our […]
Community Patchwork Project
The process of using different materials to make a patchwork can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt and China, where quilted funeral cloths have been discovered in tombs. Throughout time, patchwork has turned the practice of extending the life of fabrics into an art form that often tells a story about the culture of its artists. These […]
We’re Certified
Summer is always a busy time at the Thomasville History Center, but that doesn’t mean education can take a break! In August, staff from the Thomasville History Center, alongside friends from Pebble Hill Plantation, Jack Hadley Black History Museum, and the Center for the Arts participated in the National Association of Interpreters’ training program for Certified Interpretive Guides. An internationally […]
Behind the Crown
What does the Thomasville History Center have to do with the Miss Thomasville scholarship competition? More than you might think… The relationship between the History Center and the pageant goes back many years and on a winding path. Bear with me… It all started when I was a member of the team of directors for the Rose Queen pageant. […]
Problems with Peter: The Peter Dekle Letters
Here at the History Center, we like to supply our collections department interns and volunteers with interesting projects that illustrate what life in Thomas County’s past was like for her citizens. We have many letters, records, diaries, and documents that give sneak peeks into the daily lives of people who were more like us than we may realize. One of […]
The Search for Reverend LaRoche
Today’s blog post comes from the Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV, Priest in Charge of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Thomasville and speaker at our recent lecture collaboration with the congregation at St. Thomas. In this blog post, he describes the events that led to his interest in Rev. LaRoche, the priest of both St. Thomas and Good Shepherd Episcopal […]
The Family Tree of Montrose Dan (1918-19?)
Genealogy – it’s become a trendy topic in light of the many companies that now offer DNA testing to help us find our relatives. But have you considered looking into your dog’s genealogy? Many services offer DNA testing for pets, but a hundred years ago, these tests weren’t an option. This will come as no surprise to anyone involved in […]
Recipes from the Vault – Brunswick Stew
Every so often, the museum receives a donation that includes a cookbook or recipe card. Sometimes the recipes are familiar comfort foods still served on many Thomas County tables. Others… well, let’s just say some recipes are best left in the past. This series highlights some of those recipes: from the classics to the experimental. If you try any of […]
Problems with Peter: The Peter Dekle Letters
Here at the History Center, we like to supply our collections department interns and volunteers with interesting projects that illustrate what life in Thomas County’s past was like for her citizens. We have many letters, records, diaries, and documents that give sneak peeks into the daily lives of people who were more like us than we may realize.One of our […]
Under the Sea
Have you ever wanted to own beachfront property? Well, if you own land in Thomas County or the surrounding area, congratulations! You are the proud owner of beachfront property! Or at least you would be if you had that property some 250 million years ago. That was roughly the last time our area was underwater. Right around the transition from […]
Problems with Peter: The Peter Dekle Letters
Here at the History Center, we like to supply our collections department interns and volunteers with interesting projects that illustrate what life in Thomas County’s past was like for her citizens. We have many letters, records, diaries, and documents that give sneak peeks into the daily lives of people who were more like us than we may realize.One of our […]
Community Patchwork Project
The process of using different materials to make a patchwork can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt and China, where quilted funeral cloths have been discovered in tombs. Throughout time, patchwork has turned the practice of extending the life of fabrics into an art form that often tells a story about the culture of its artists. These […]
We’re Certified
Summer is always a busy time at the Thomasville History Center, but that doesn’t mean education can take a break! In August, staff from the Thomasville History Center, alongside friends from Pebble Hill Plantation, Jack Hadley Black History Museum, and the Center for the Arts participated in the National Association of Interpreters’ training program for Certified Interpretive Guides. An internationally […]