Community partners host Let’s Wander event

Published 9:43 am Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Ever wanted to peek behind the curtains at the interiors of some of Thomasville’s beautiful historic homes? Do not miss the chance on Saturday, March 11 to get a peek, a sip, and a bite as those in attendance enjoy an afternoon wandering through a curated collection of historic homes in the Tockwotton and Warren Avenue Historic districts!  

Begin the self-guided tour with a brief presentation by Charles Olson of Edwards-Olson Architecture at All Saints Church on the history of the Tockwotton and Love-Warren districts. After that, everyone is free to wander! Knowledgeable volunteers will greet individuals at the door of each participating home and be available to give a brief history of the house and answer any questions. 

At 6:00 p.m., join the partners behind the tour at The Paxton House for a cocktail party! The Juice Box Co. will provide complimentary cocktails and wine at the party exclusively for ticketed tour guests.  

Abode Fine Furniture, Thomasville History Center, Landmarks, and Rubio Studio bring this event to guests in collaboration. Purchas tickets for Wander today at https://tinyurl.com/undrrak3.  

Abode is a luxury furniture and accessories retailer in downtown Thomasville, Georgia. Created in 2021 by Thomas Duncan and Bryce Gilliard, the shop offers a variety of contemporary upholstery, fine antiques, accessories, rugs, lighting, and much more. In addition, Abode offers full-scale design services for both residential and bespoke commercial clients.   

The Thomasville History Center formed in 1952 to collect and preserve the history of Thomas County. This year, they begin their 71st year of storytelling. The museum within the Flowers-Roberts House opened in 1972. Since 1972, the Thomasville History Center’s collections have grown to include more than 500,000 artifacts and archival materials and eight historic structures.  The History Center, in partnership with the state of Georgia, also operates the historic Lapham-Patterson House. Their board, staff, and growing membership invites members of the public to join them in their mission to enrich the community through the exploration and discovery of its history, people, and stories. Find them on Instagram and Facebook using @thomasvillehistory to follow their daily updates on current programs, research projects, and images from their photographic archives. For more information, please visit www.thomasvillehistory.org or call 229-226-7664.  

Thomasville Landmarks started in 1964 when a small group of concerned citizens banded together to encourage the preservation of Thomasville’s unique environment. The movement started in response to a crisis: the town had just lost its Italianate-styled library to demolition. Other important landmarks were threatened. In the years following their 1969 incorporation, they’ve used the strength of their membership to promote the preservation of downtown’s brick streets, protection of the Big Oak, establishment of the city’s Main Street program, and protection /preservation of both the Tockwotton and Warren – Love Avenue neighborhoods from proposed demolition and subsequent redevelopment. They serve as the region’s preservation voice, advocating for the retention of existing resources, appropriate planning, and historically-sensitive development. Everyone can find them on Instagram and Facebook using @thomasvillelandmarks. For additional information, please visit www.thomasvillelandmarks.org or call 229.226.6026.  

Rubiostudio is a design consultancy offering a range of services such as design strategy, conceptual production, client representation, and design management. Rubiostudio’s current work includes the Joffrey Ballet’s facilities and studio refresh, The Chicago South Side Homeless LGBTQ Initiative, and Workplace Tech Environment Initiatives for Interface in Denver, Colorado. Rubiostudio is WBE and MBE certified.