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Historic Homes & Buildings

• All Saints Episcopal Church
  443 Hansell Street • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-228-9242
  The oldest standing church in Thomasville, this church was originally built as a Roman Catholic church and Jacqueline Kennedy attended Mass here following President John F. Kennedy's assassination. A memorial garden and columbarium, one of the most handsome of its kind, are also on site.  map

• Hardy Bryan House (circa 1883)
  312 North Broad Street • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-226-6016
  The oldest two story house in Thomasville, this historic home used to be a small farmette and is now the headquarters for Thomasville Landmarks. Self guided tours are available.  map

• Lapham-Patterson House (circa 1885)
  626 North Dawson Street • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-225-4004
  Built originally as a winter cottage, this historic house is a monument to the imagination and craftsmanship of the Victorian era. The house includes fish scale shingles, an Oriental style porch, and a remarkable double-flue chimney with a walkthrough staircase and cantilevered balcony.   map

• Pebble Hill Plantation (circa 1827)
  P.O. Box 830 • Thomasville, GA 31799
  Located on U.S. Highway 319
  229-226-2344
  Prepare to be amazed and captivated while touring this Georgian and Greek Revival plantation that is the South's premier plantation and the only one of its kind open to the public. The plantation covers over 3,000 acres and the stately main house has more than 40 rooms. Magnificent gardens, stables, and kennels are also on site. more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Big Oak, The
  Located at Corner of Crawford & East Monroe
  One of the show spots of the city, this mighty and majestic Quercus Virginiana tree is over 320 years old and is wider than the Niagra Falls is deep. It is also the largest live oak tree east of the Mississippi.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Genealogical, History & Fine Arts Library
  135 North Broad Street • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-226-9640
  "A major repository of materials for family research" in the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic states, this library contains a large collection of resources including family histories, marriage and death records, state and county histories, and census records. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Thomas County Museum of History
  725 North Dawson Street • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-226-7664
  Step into the past while at this museum that allows visitors to tour a pioneer log house, a modest Victorian home, and a unique bowling alley built in 1893. Exhibits on display include memorabilia from the grand resort hotels, ladies costumes from the 1820s to the 1940s, military relics from the Civil War through World War II, and antique vehicles. more...  map

• Thomasville Cultural Center
  600 East Washington Street • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-226-0588
  This historical arts center was originally constructed as the Eastside Elementary School in 1915 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The galleries house exhibits by local and regional artists, as well as nationally toured art exhibits, and an impressive permanent gallery is also on site. Visual and performing arts classes are offered year round and visitors can enjoy theatrical and musical productions performed in the auditorium. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Birdsong Nature Center
  2106 Meridian Road • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-377-4408
  Nestled among beautiful pines and hardwood trees, this nonprofit nature center features 565 acres of fields, forests, and swamp that provide a haven for birds and other wildlife. Twelve miles of nature trails are also on site and a wide variety of natural science programs are available. more...  map

• Thomasville Rose Gardens
  Located at Corner of Smith Avenue & Covington
  229-227-7099
  This city owned garden boasts more than 500 prize roses of both hybrid and garden varieties which are best viewed during daylight hours.  map

Tours & Cruises

• Thomasville Black Heritage Trail Tour
  135 North Broad Street • Thomasville, GA 31792
  229-228-7977
  This self guided tour will introduce you to historical African American sites in Thomasville, complete with pictures and an easy-to-follow map. Booklets are available at the Welcome Center and step-on-step-off tour guide service is also available.  map