BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Thomasville History Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Thomasville History Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260306T205539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205655Z UID:6224-1778319000-1778342400@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:History Excursion to Coolidge/Pavo DESCRIPTION:Excursion: Coolidge/Pavo\, GA | Saturday\, May 9\, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\n\nHit the road with the Thomasville History Center on March 14 as we continue our 2026 Excursions series with a day trip to Coolidge and Pavo\, Georgia. Explore historic towns of Old Thomas County\, go behind the scenes of churches and homes\, and discover what makes our region unique alongside your fellow history lovers. \n\nTransportation is provided\, with the option to drive separately if preferred. Lunch is not included. Tickets are available for purchase online\, and a detailed itinerary will be shared with registered participants closer to the excursion date. \nPre-registration is required: \nhttps://brushfire.com/thomasvillehistorycenter/excursion \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/experiences-4-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Event-Flyers-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thomasville History Center":MAILTO:info@thomasvillehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260416T205022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T211227Z UID:6436-1780304400-1780671600@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:Camp Dawson Jr. DESCRIPTION:Camp Dawson Jr.\nJune 1-5\, 2026\n9am-3pm (early drop off and late pickup available)\nRising 1st through Rising 4th graders \nEarly Drop Off: 8am – 9am\nLate Pick Up: 3pm – 4pm\nEarly drop-off and late pick-up are offered free of charge but arrangements must be made in advance to utilize this service during camp.  \nWe are gearing up for another amazing summer of crafts\, games\, and interactive fun at Camp Dawson Junior\, hosted by the Thomasville History Center. For more than twenty years\, campers have gotten “hands-on” with history at our annual camps and we look forward to another summer of adventure! \nJoin us for 5 fun and adventure-filled days of museum learning. Open to campers in rising 1st through rising 4th Grade. Each group will experience age-appropriate activities using the History Center’s backyard and eight historic structures as our “classroom.” Every day brings new adventures as we explore Thomasville’s history from 12\,000 years ago through  the 21st century.\n\nNote: Camp registration does not include lunch\, only snacks. Please be as detailed as possible in the “things we should know” section as it helps us to best prepare for your camper and offer a positive experience for everyone. Things we like to know may include: camper may struggle with transitions\, camper is sensitive to heat and needs frequent water reminders\, etc. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/camp-dawson-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/THCCampDawsonM-W24_0152-1-D-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thomasville History Center":MAILTO:info@thomasvillehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260416T205932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T211320Z UID:6445-1780909200-1781276400@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:Camp Dawson DESCRIPTION:Camp Dawson\nJune 8-12\, 2026\n9am-3pm (early drop off and late pickup available)\nRising 5th through Rising 8th graders \nEarly Drop Off: 8am – 9am\nLate Pick Up: 3pm – 4pm\nEarly drop-off and late pick-up are offered free of charge but arrangements must be made in advance to utilize this service during camp.  \nWe are gearing up for another amazing summer of crafts\, games\, and interactive fun at Camp Dawson\, hosted by the Thomasville History Center. For more than twenty years\, campers have gotten “hands-on” with history at our annual camps and we look forward to another summer of adventure! \nJoin us for 5 fun and adventure-filled days of museum learning. Open to campers in rising 5th through rising 8th Grade. Each group will experience age-appropriate activities using the History Center’s backyard and eight historic structures as our “classroom.” Every day brings new adventures as we explore Thomasville’s history from 12\,000 years ago through  the 21st century. Campers will also enjoy excursions out in the community on their journey through the past. \n\nNote: Camp registration does not include lunch\, only snacks. Please be as detailed as possible in the “things we should know” section as it helps us to best prepare for your camper and offer a positive experience for everyone. Things we like to know may include: camper may struggle with transitions\, camper is sensitive to heat and needs frequent water reminders\, etc. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/camp-dawson-2-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Archi-Camp-2024-9-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Thomasville History Center":MAILTO:info@thomasvillehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260306T205711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205949Z UID:6228-1784971800-1784995200@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:History Excursion to Ochlocknee DESCRIPTION:Excursion: Ochlocknee\, GA | Saturday\, July 25\, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\n\nHit the road with the Thomasville History Center on March 14 as we continue our 2026 Excursions series with a day trip to Ochlocknee\, Georgia. Explore historic towns of Old Thomas County\, go behind the scenes of churches and homes\, and discover what makes our region unique alongside your fellow history lovers. \n\nTransportation is provided\, with the option to drive separately if preferred. Lunch is not included. Tickets are available for purchase online\, and a detailed itinerary will be shared with registered participants closer to the excursion date. \nPre-registration is required: \nhttps://brushfire.com/thomasvillehistorycenter/excursion \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/experiences-4-2-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Event-Flyers-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thomasville History Center":MAILTO:info@thomasvillehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260309T212610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T212758Z UID:6313-1788868800-1788872400@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Series DESCRIPTION:Archbold Hospital | Tuesday\, September 8\, 2026\, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nAs part of the 2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Speaker Series\, Dr. Chip Bragg—historian and former anesthesiologist—will present a lunchtime lecture on the history of Archbold Hospital and its role in shaping Thomasville and the surrounding region.\nThis program is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch; light refreshments will be provided.\n\nPart of a collaborative Bicentennial series presented by the Thomasville History Center\, Jack Hadley Black History Museum\, and Pebble Hill Plantation.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/experiences-3-2-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Thomasville-Bicentennial-Logo-Correct-Color-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thomasville History Center":MAILTO:info@thomasvillehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260306T210005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T210056Z UID:6235-1789205400-1789228800@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:History Excursion to Boston DESCRIPTION:Excursion: Boston\, GA | Saturday\, September 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\n\nHit 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 our region unique alongside your fellow history lovers. \n\nTransportation is provided\, with the option to drive separately if preferred. Lunch is not included. Tickets are available for purchase online\, and a detailed itinerary will be shared with registered participants closer to the excursion date. \nPre-registration is required: \nhttps://brushfire.com/thomasvillehistorycenter/excursion \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/experiences-4-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Event-Flyers-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thomasville History Center":MAILTO:info@thomasvillehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260309T212809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T213143Z UID:6317-1791288000-1791291600@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Series DESCRIPTION:Jack Hadley Black History Museum | Topic TBD | Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \n\nAs part of the 2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Speaker Series\, a lunchtime lecture exploring an aspect of Thomas County’s history will be presented. Speaker and topic to be announced.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch; light refreshments will be provided.\n\n\nPart of a collaborative Bicentennial series presented by the Thomasville History Center\, Jack Hadley Black History Museum\, and Pebble Hill Plantation.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/experiences-3-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Thomasville-Bicentennial-Logo-Correct-Color-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260309T213158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T213327Z UID:6327-1793707200-1793710800@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Series DESCRIPTION:“Pebble Hill Conservation and Ecology”| Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \n\n\nAs 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 region’s ecology and share ways community science projects can help make a difference today.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch; light refreshments will be provided.\n\n\n\nPart of a collaborative Bicentennial series presented by the Thomasville History Center\, Jack Hadley Black History Museum\, and Pebble Hill Plantation.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/experiences-3-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Thomasville-Bicentennial-Logo-Correct-Color-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T184207 CREATED:20260306T213156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T213423Z UID:6243-1793721600-1793734200@thomasvillehistory.org SUMMARY:34th Annual Pilau Dinner DESCRIPTION:Election Day\nFor generations\, pilau dinners have been a cherished Election Day tradition across South Georgia\, bringing neighbors together over a shared meal and community fellowship. \nEach 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 to enjoy the meal at home\, with family and friends\, or wherever you choose. \nEach plate supports the History Center’s ongoing work to preserve the historic places\, collections\, and stories that define Thomasville and the Red Hills region. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Camp Dawson URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/crate-to-plate-2/ LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiences,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomasvillehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pilau-announcement-tile.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thomasville History Center":MAILTO:info@thomasvillehistory.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR