Fundraising Events
Join us in celebrating the History Center and our collective achievements at an upcoming fundraising event. Your support will help us sustain our work for the years ahead.
Perfect Alignment | March 20, 2026
Lapham-Patterson House
“Perfect Alignment: An Equinox Evening with Lapham” is a special fundraising event celebrating one of the most remarkable architectural features of Thomasville’s only National Historic Landmark, the Lapham-Patterson House.
Twice each year during the equinox, sunlight passes through the house in a striking alignment designed by architect Tudor Rommerdal in 1885. This extraordinary moment highlights the creativity, mystery, and ingenuity that make the Lapham-Patterson House one of the most fascinating historic homes in the country.
Guests attending Perfect Alignment will experience:
Guided equinox viewing opportunities inside the historic home
Special evening tours and interpretive programs
A unique opportunity to support the preservation of the Lapham-Patterson House
Proceeds from Perfect Alignment directly support the ongoing care, interpretation, and stewardship of this nationally significant historic landmark.
Crate to Plate | October 1, 2026
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 easy to enjoy the meal wherever you choose—at home with family and friends or as a picnic on the History Center’s beautiful campus grounds.
Each crate supports the farmers, chefs, and businesses that help sustain our regional foodways while raising vital support for the History Center’s work to preserve and share the stories of our community.
Sponsorship opportunities are available now.
34th Annual Pilau Dinner | November 3, 2026
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 to enjoy the meal at home, with family and friends, or wherever you choose.
Each plate supports the History Center’s ongoing work to preserve the historic places, collections, and stories that define Thomasville and the Red Hills region.