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Upcoming Events
CANCELLED: A “Spirited” Affair
NOTE: Due to the storm-related necessity of rescheduling our annual fall fundraiser to October 27, we have reached the hard […]
Pining for Hospitality: A Mitchell House Inspired Supper
More than one hundred years ago, Thomasville was the preferred winter resort destination for America’s elite. Guests from across […]
Trick-Or-Treat with the Thomasville History Center
Children are invited to trick-or-treat at the Thomasville History Center (725 N. Dawson St.) and the Lapham-Patterson House (626 N. […]
Chicken Pilau Dinner
Join the Thomasville History Center this Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th from 4:30-7pm for the 26th Annual Chicken Pilau Dinner, sponsored by […]
Lecture: Dr. John T. Metcalfe: From Natchez to Thomasville
The Thomasville History Center’s Fall Into History series concludes Sunday, November 11 at 3pm with a gallery talk by Randy […]
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.
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Ed Kelly Collection: Thomasville Mayor Jack Bracey with the National Guard at Thomasville Municipal Airport, August 11, 1973 Thomasville Regional Airport #thomasvillega #nationalguard
A Thomasville Tradition... Our annual Chicken Pilau fundraiser is just 15 days away! Pick up your to-go dinners Tuesday November 6th and support local #history.
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You can purchase #pilau tickets in-person at the History Center, through Eventbrite.com OR from our new website’s online shop.
Tickets at...
www.thomasvillehistory.org/product/annual-pilau-dinner-ticket/
Ed Kelly Collection: Thomasville Fire Department Chief I.D. Golden speaks to students for Fire Prevention Week, October 1966 Thomasville Fire & Rescue #TFD #thomasvillega
Ed Kelly Collection: Garnett Webb is hired as the Chief of the Thomasville Fire Department, January 1964 Thomasville Fire & Rescue #thomasvillega
Ed Kelly Collection: C.C. Dunlap is hired as the Chief of the Thomasville Fire Department, January 14, 1959 Thomasville Fire & Rescue #thomasvillega