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Thomas County’s Bicentennial

This once-in-a-lifetime event focuses on the last 200 years of Thomas County’s history and features artifacts and memories from past and present citizens.

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Become A Volunteer!

200 years of history is a lot to cover! We could use some helping hands to assist us with this event — could that be you?

Jobs include dressing the part of a newly minted Thomas County citizen and interacting with the public or working behind the scenes to help the event run smoothly. If this sounds like you or someone you know, click our link below to sign up!

Above all, we thank you for your belief in our mission to enrich the community through the exploration and discovery of its history, people, and stories. 

December 11th & 12th, 2025

We’re Commemorating 200 years of Thomas County!

Working alongside the Thomas County Board of Commissioners, the Thomasville History Center is hosting “An Act”: A Commemorative Reading of “An Act to Create Two New Counties,” the Foundational Document Signed 200 Years Ago to Create Thomas County. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us as we explore the past 200 years of Thomas County’s history. We’ll have artifacts on display for guests to discover, a slideshow full of images  showcasing our community’s past, a performance of the founding document, Bicentennial Memorabilia, and so much more! Guests are encouraged to join in the fun by participating in the reading and interacting with costumed interpreters.

Be part of this historic evening as we look back on the last 200 years and look forward to the community’s future!

Where: The Historic Thomas County Courthouse Square, 225 North Broad Street in Thomasville

When: December 11th and 12th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Readings on the half hour. Slide show, artifacts, and memorabilia will be run continuously throughout both nights.

 

 

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