Visiting The Thomasville History Center
1923 Flowers-Roberts House located at 725 N. Dawson Street
Our Historic Buildings
Visit our 7 historical buildings. Access to interiors of historic buildings is available to guests on Independent and Guided Grounds Tours. Upon arrival, please check-in at the front door of the Flowers-Roberts House.
Learn more about each building by clicking the links below.
Want to Visit the Museum?
The Thomasville History Center is located in the historic 1923 Flowers-Roberts House at 725 North Dawson Street in Thomasville, Georgia. The building contains more than thirty-five exhibits about the history of Thomas County, as well as the document, photo, and three-dimensional archives that provide the material evidence of what happened in Thomas County’s past.
Hours of Operation:
- Business Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
- Independent Tour Hours: 10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday
- Guided Grounds Tour Hours: 11am and 2pm, Monday-Friday
- Closed Major Holidays. Visit our upcoming events page and social media, @thomasvillehistory for updated information about closures, etc.
The Thomasville History Center asks that guests abide by all current CDC-issued guidance for face coverings and social distancing while visiting the Thomasville History Center.
Pre-Purchase Passes Admission to the Thomasville History Center & Lapham-Patterson House
Planning a visit to the Lapham-Patterson House and the Thomasville History Center? Save time (and a little cash) by pre-purchasing a Journey Pass or individual single-day admission to either location.
Options:
- Journey Pass: includes single-day admission to both the Lapham-Patterson House and the Thomasville History Center on a Friday or Saturday of your choice
- Independent or Guided Grounds Tours (Thomasville History Center)- single-day admission
- Lapham-Patterson House Tour– guided, single day admission
Please consult our events calendar before purchase to confirm both locations will be open. When you arrive, present a printed copy of your pass or your confirmation email upon entry at either location.
Journey Passes are only valid on Fridays and Saturdays.
Passes are not refundable but may be transferred to another date of your choosing. Please contact the History Center with any questions: 229-226-7664, email: history@rose.net.
Special Admission Rates & Programs
Thomasville History Center Members
365 Days
As a benefit of membership, current Thomasville History Center members receive free admission for themselves and up to 5 additional family members. Join or Renew today!
Blue Star Museum Program
Memorial Day-Labor Day
The Thomasville History Center is proud to announce our participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Military families will have access to both the Thomasville History Center and the Lapham-Patterson House.
The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), a DD from 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. Military – Army, Navy, Air force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps – and up to five family members.
This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the inititative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.
Museums for All Initiative
365 Days
We are proud to participate in the Museums for All program, a cooperative initiative between the IMLS and Association of Children’s Museums that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build life-long museum habits. To receive discounted admission, individuals and families must: present a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, and a valid form of photo ID upon admission. Benefits extend to up to 4 people per card.
Southeastern Reciprocal Membership
The Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program (SERM) is a way for museums to offer their members an opportunity to visit participating museums in our Southeastern region. Reciprocity is for general admission only. To take advantage of this program, please present your institution’s membership card to receive free admission and a 10% discount on books and merchandise- the same perks that History Center members receive on their visits!
For a complete list of participating SERM institutions visit the Southeastern Museums Conference website.
National Trust Distinctive Destinations Program
365 Days
National Trust Distinctive Destinations are an ever expanding group of diverse historic sites across the country that help illustrate the breadth and depth of the American story. From house museums to working farms, these places can add memorable moments to your off-the-beaten-path road trip, create new opportunities for a family vacation, or even become your new favorite gift shop.
Best of all, these places proudly offer free or discounted admission to National Trust members, including discounts in the museum or gift shop where applicable.
North American Reciprocal Museum
The Thomasville History Center is a proud member of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM). Present your membership card from a participating institution with the NARM sticker to receive the same benefits as Thomasville History Center members. Thomasville History Center members at the $100 level and above may receive reciprocal benefits at participating institutions across the country.
For a complete list of participating NARM institutions visit their website.
How to Find Us
725 North Dawson Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
Business Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Tour Hours: 10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday
(229) 226-7664
Upcoming Events
Trick or Treat!
This Halloween, make plans to visit the Thomasville History Center for a special trick-or-treat experience! Bring your small ghosts, goblins, and ghouls between 5pm and 7pm (while supplies last) to safely trick or treat at each of the History Center’s buildings- including the Lapham-Patterson House at 626 N. Dawson Street and the historic structures on […]
Georgia Grown Citrus Clip-N-Sip: Benefiting the Thomasville History Center
Join Georgia Grown Citrus/JoNina Farm for their annual Clip N’ Sip! Come out and clip your own citrus from our grove, be sure to taste test as you are clipping! On November 27, 10% of the sales will be donated to the Thomasville History Center! What to expect at our Clip N’ Sip… -Family fun […]
Victorian Christmas Tiptoe Through the Tombstones Tour: Old City Cemetery & Flipper Cemetery
Meet some of Thomasville’s famous Resort Era visitors and townspeople in a special edition Tiptoe Through the Tombstones Tour in honor of Victorian Christmas. Tour available Saturady, December 10. Advanced registration is required. Adults: $15, Students (6-17), $10. Visit our shop for more information!
Victorian Christmas Tiptoe Through the Tombstones Tour: Laurel Hill Cemetery
Who were the visitors and townspeople of Thomasville’s Resort Era? A special Victorian Christmas tour is available Saturday, December 10. Advanced registration is required. Adults: $15, Students (6-17), $10. Visit our shop for more information! About Laurel Hill Cemetery: Laurel Hill Cemetery is the largest public burial ground in Thomasville. Designed in the park-lawn style, […]