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Upcoming Events
Covey Film Festival Screening: Marshall
Presented by the Covey Film Festival and hosted at the Thomasville History Center. Synopsis: A young Thurgood Marshall, long before […]
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 […]
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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Just a reminder that the History Center will remain closed today to tours. We do have power and hope to be back in the office on Monday.
Ed Kelly Collection: The Thomasville Fire Department's Junior Fire Marshals go for a ride, October 8, 1957 Thomasville Fire & Rescue #thomasvillega
Ed Kelly Collection: The Georgia National Guard Armory in Thomasville, October 11, 1957 #nationalguard #thomasvillega
Due to the storm, we have decided to reschedule our fall fundraiser, Pining for Hospitality, for October 27. We will announce more details soon! Thank you for your understanding.
The History Center and Lapham-Patterson House seem to have made it through relatively unharmed. We are still assessing the buildings and grounds. We, like most of the community are without power and phone so an exact opening day or time is yet to be determined. We will keep everyone posted as we know more!