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Upcoming Events
Sips & Slides of March: Sudden Spring, Stories of Adaptation in a Climate Changed South
Not to be confused with the popular lawn toy invented in the 1960s, “ The Sips & Slides of March” are our 2021 take on a decades-long Thomasville History Center tradition. Join us for two free special lectures this spring exploring climate change in the South and the Lost Creek Forest from the comfort of your own […]
Sips & Slides of March: Lost Creek Forest
Not to be confused with the popular lawn toy invented in the 1960s, “ The Sips & Slides of March” are our 2021 take on a decades-long Thomasville History Center tradition. Join us for two free special lectures this spring exploring climate change in the South and the Lost Creek Forest from the comfort of your own home! […]
Make History: Valentines Craft Kits Available
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the History Center through one (or all!) of our new Make History Kits. Designed for crafters of all ages and skill levels, these activity kits contain all the basic materials you’ll need to craft something special for that special someone. Each kit includes detailed instructions with visuals and suggestions for how […]
Thomasville: Fact or Fiction
Grab a lunch and join the Thomas County Public Library for a stimulating lecture! This month, Ephraim Rotter, Collections Curator at the Thomasville History Center will give a review of some of Thomasville’s most enduring common knowledge, folklore, and legends, as well as some lesser-known folklore occasionally asked about at the History Center.Physical distancing is […]
2021 (Virtual) Annual Meeting: Date Updated!
This year, our Annual Meeting is going digital. Join us for a recap of the Thomasville History Center’s accomplishments in 2020, the election of new Board Members, and a brief presentation. Don’t worry, we won’t ask you to turn on your cameras; just log on, and listen in! Voting will be handled in the chatbox and […]
Holiday Hands-On Heritage Workshop & Kits: Fabric Ornaments
Calling all crafters! Join us as we make a little holiday cheer at the Lapham-Patterson House for a special edition of our Hands-On Heritage Workshop series. Experienced crafter Leslie Johnson will guide us through the steps to turn a few simple materials into a unique ornament on Saturday, December 5 from 10am until 12pm. All […]
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.