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SUMMARY:Murder & Mayhem: Downtown History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Murder & Mayhem: Downtown History Walking Tour ‘On the Bricks’” | Saturday\, October 17 & Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nWe may be the Rose City\, but every garden has its thorns… \nJoin Thomasville History Center Curator of Engagement Meme Greitzer for an evening walking tour through Historic Downtown Thomasville exploring some of the darker chapters of the city’s distant past. \nBy 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. \nTours begin at Walgreens\, 301 S. Broad St.\, and conclude at the UnVacant Lot\, 217 W. Jackson St. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. Tours are limited to 20 participants per date. \nTickets are $15 for adult members\, $20 for adult general admission\, $10 for youth members\, and $15 for youth general admission. \nRecommended for ages 12 and up. This tour includes historical discussion of murder\, violence\, death\, and other mature subjects. Parental discretion is advised.
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/murder-mayhem-downtown-history-walking-tour/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Experiences
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SUMMARY:Murder & Mayhem: Downtown History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Murder & Mayhem: Downtown History Walking Tour ‘On the Bricks’” | Saturday\, October 17 & Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nWe may be the Rose City\, but every garden has its thorns… \nJoin Thomasville History Center Curator of Engagement Meme Greitzer for an evening walking tour through Historic Downtown Thomasville exploring some of the darker chapters of the city’s distant past. \nBy 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. \nTours begin at Walgreens\, 301 S. Broad St.\, and conclude at the UnVacant Lot\, 217 W. Jackson St. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. Tours are limited to 20 participants per date. \nTickets are $15 for adult members\, $20 for adult general admission\, $10 for youth members\, and $15 for youth general admission. \nRecommended for ages 12 and up. This tour includes historical discussion of murder\, violence\, death\, and other mature subjects. Parental discretion is advised.
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/murder-mayhem-downtown-history-walking-tour-copy/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Experiences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T204224Z
CREATED:20260916T030633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T204224Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween in the Historic Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Halloween in the Historic Neighborhood is back! 👻 \nJoin us at the Thomasville History Center on Saturday\, October 31\, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for a free evening of trick-or-treating\, spooky stories\, activities\, music\, and Halloween fun throughout our historic campus! \nFamilies can make their way around the campus\, stopping at stations hosted by the History Center and our community partners for candy\, treats\, games\, activities\, and more. Costumes are encouraged! \n📚 Spooky Story Time with Annie from The BookshelfTwo special readings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. \n🍦 The Ice Cream Girl will also be on site with ice cream and treats available for purchase. \nOur 2026 community partners include the Jack Hadley Black History Museum\, Pebble Hill Plantation\, Thomasville Center for the Arts\, Thomasville Landmarks\, Thomas County Public Library\, Thomasville Thomas County Veterans Museum\, The Bookshelf\, Kiwanis Club\, and Rotary Club of Thomasville. \n🎃 Free admission🍬 Trick-or-treating📚 Spooky stories🎶 Halloween music👻 Family-friendly activities🍦 Ice cream available for purchase \nActivities will take place outdoors throughout the History Center campus. The historic buildings will not be open to the public during the event. \nNo registration required — just come ready for some Halloween fun! \nLearn more:https://thomasvillehistory.org/experiences/halloween/
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/halloween-in-the-historic-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Experiences
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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\nJoin Pebble Hill Plantation Program Coordinator\, Kitty Spivey\, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist\, Anna Yellin\, for an engaging program highlighting how centuries of conservation practices by local land stewards have shaped our regional ecology and how community residents can make their own conservation impact in their backyards today.\n\n\n\nAre you curious about nature and enjoy discovering unique plants and wildlife? This interactive program will introduce community science and show how simple observations—and even photos from your phone—can contribute to real scientific research. Learn about projects happening around the world and how you can help conserve wildlife and habitats right in your own backyard.\n\n\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.
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/experiences-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States
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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.
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260625T195303Z
CREATED:20260625T195303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T195303Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Conference (Closed)
DESCRIPTION:The Thomasville History Center will be CLOSED to regular admission today while it hosts a scheduled genealogy conference.
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/genealogy-conference-closed/
LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admission
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
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CREATED:20260716T170313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T170313Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day (Closed)
DESCRIPTION:The Thomasville History Center will be closed on November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/veterans-day-closed/
LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20260625T203411Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving (Closed)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHappy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Thomasville History Center!
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/thanksgiving-closed/
LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admission,Lapham-Patterson House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221
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SUMMARY:Closed for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The Thomasville History Center and Lapham-Patterson House will be closed this week so our staff and docents can enjoy the holidays with their families. \nHappy Holidays from all of us at the Thomasville History Center!
URL:https://thomasvillehistory.org/event/closed-for-the-holidays-2026/
LOCATION:Thomasville History Center\, 725 N. Dawson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admission,Lapham-Patterson House
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