Excursions
See and experience regional, cultural, and historical sites with the Thomasville History Center through our Excursions series. These guided day trips typically include transportation, behind-the-scenes access to historic places, and a semi-private tour of our destination.
We’re going on a road trip!
See and experience regional, cultural, and historical sites with the Thomasville History Center through our curated Excursions. These guided day trips explore the communities, landscapes, and stories that shape the Red Hills region and beyond.
Participants enjoy behind-the-scenes access to historic buildings, churches, homes, and cultural sites—often with special interpretation or access not typically available to the public. Excursions travel by bus from the History Center, with the option for participants to drive separately if preferred.
Excursions are open to both members and non-members and typically include transportation and a semi-private tour of the destination. A stop for lunch is usually included in the schedule; however, meals and additional purchases are not included in the ticket price.
A detailed itinerary is provided to registered participants prior to each excursion.
Each year’s excursion schedule features several destinations throughout South Georgia and North Florida, offering participants the opportunity to explore the history and culture of our region alongside fellow history enthusiasts.
Things to Know
Tours meet at the Thomasville History Center at 9:30 a.m. to load onto the bus. Separate drivers can meet the group at the first tour stop by 10:00 a.m. The bus will arrive back at the History Center by 4:00 p.m.
Guests are asked to wear comfortable walking clothes and closed-toe shoes. Some ventures may involve wandering off the beaten path. Water will be available, but it is recommended to bring a water bottle. Lunch and additional purchases made during the Road Trip are not included in the ticket price.
Our second road trip takes us to Metcalfe, Georgia! Metcalfe is just to the south of Thomasville before reaching the border with Florida. This town is just a few miles away from the first church established in Thomas County, Springhill Methodist. While people settled the area as early as the 1830s, the town was not incorporated until 1888 when it was added as a stop on the rail road.
