We’re proud to be part of Blue Star Museums for Summer 2026! From Armed Forces Day, May 16, through Labor Day, September 7, currently serving military personnel and up to five family members can enjoy free admission to the Thomasville History Center as part of this national appreciation program. Blue Star Museums is a partnership […]
The Lapham-Patterson House will be closed to tours this morning for a private event. Our regular guided tours will be available at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. in the afternoon.
The Thomasville History Center will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.
Homesteads and Hope | Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join Dr. John Cable as he discusses the topic of his next book: Homesteads and Hope: Georgia’s Midcentury Experiments in Communal Farming. Dr. Cable received his doctorate from Florida States University and leads classes in the History Department at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural […]
Excursion: Boston, GA | Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hit the road with the Thomasville History Center on March 14 as we continue our 2026 Excursions series with a day trip to Boston, Georgia. Explore historic towns of Old Thomas County, go behind the scenes of churches and homes, and discover what makes […]
Red, White & Blueberry In a year marking both America’s 250th anniversary and Thomasville’s 200th anniversary, Crate to Plate 2026 celebrates the people, places, and plates that define our community. This beloved Thomasville History Center tradition highlights the flavors of the Red Hills region with thoughtfully prepared meals featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. All orders are packaged to-go, making it […]
Jack Hadley Black History Museum | Eleanor Whitte | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. As part of the 2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Speaker Series, Thomas County native Eleanor Whitte will share her remarkable story as a pioneering African American engineer, inventor, and motivational speaker. During her distinguished 35-year career with Xerox […]
"Pebble Hill Conservation and Ecology"| Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. As part of the 2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Speaker Series, Pebble Hill Plantation Program Coordinator Kitty Spivey and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist Anna Yellen will present a lunchtime lecture exploring how centuries of conservation have shaped the […]
Election Day For generations, pilau dinners have been a cherished Election Day tradition across South Georgia, bringing neighbors together over a shared meal and community fellowship. Each Election Day, the Thomasville History Center continues this tradition with its annual Pilau Dinner, offering hearty to-go meals prepared in the classic regional style. Orders are packaged to-go, making it easy […]
The Thomasville History Center will be CLOSED to regular admission today while it hosts a scheduled genealogy conference.
The Thomasville History Center will be closed on November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
The Thomasville History Center and Lapham-Patterson House will be closed this Wednesday through Saturday so our staff and docents can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their families. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Thomasville History Center!