Our history begins here.
Let us start you on the journey.
Click Here to Become a Member of the Thomasville History Center.
Upcoming Events
Pines & Palms Fall for Art Reception & Sale
Fall For Art is an eagerly anticipated, unique collaboration of award-winning local and regional artists on display at public buildings […]
Lecture: Thomas Cole Mitchell: A 19th Century Thomas County Pioneer
This event is presented by the Metcalfe Heritage Society and will be given at the Thomasville History Center. The lecture […]
Debunking the Money Pit: A Guide to Owning a Historic House
Want to learn more about how research a historic home or property? Join the Thomasville History Center and Thomasville Landmarks […]
Deck the Halls
Help us to deck the halls of the Lapham-Patterson House in holiday cheer! The Thomasville History Center invites you to […]
Educational Programs
ENGAGE Museum Outreach
ENRICH Traveling History Trunk
EXPLORE Field Trips
IMMERSE History Camps
Membership Levels
Membership dues comprise 15% of our operating budget and they are augmented through a generous grant that affords us $1 for every $2 that we can raise, these funds are integral to our existence. As a member, you will enjoy free admission to the museum, priority registration for our special events and a subscription to our quarterly newsletter the Hourglass.
Follow Us on Social Media
Ed Kelly Collection: Edward Chaikin prepares for the opening of the Southern Data Systems Division of Baltimore Business Forms in Thomasville, July 10, 1964 #thomasvillega
Ed Kelly Collection: Ben Grace and Thomasville Mayor Heeth Varnedoe join Southern Bell officials as the 7,000th phone is installed in Thomasville, December 29, 1956 #landline #thomasvillega #southernbell
Ed Kelly Collection: Southern Bell installs special phone booths in the Hotel Scott for the press pool and staff accompanying President Dwight Eisenhower on his annual trip to Thomasville, February 12, 1954 #eisenhower #southernbell #thomasvillega
Ed Kelly Collection: Sunnyland Meat Packing Co. distribution trucks, September 28, 1970 #sunnyland #trucks #thomasvillega
Ed Kelly Collection: Southern Bell paints their building when it was at the corner of Jackson and Crawford (today home to Hong Yipp - if you squint you can see AJ Moonspin there at the end), March 16, 1961 #southernbell #thomasvillega