Submitted photoMembers enjoy an exclusive tour of a private property in Monticello in March 2021 on a field trip.  

The Thomasville History Center invites all current members, and new members, to join them on an excursion to Andersonville National Historic Site on Saturday, March 12.  

The center has designed an adventure it believes balances the exclusive, guided tour experience that many enjoy, with the independent exploration that others appreciate. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the National POW Museum where they will receive a special introduction from park staff. After exploring the museum, attendees will enjoy a picnic lunch, provided by the History Center. At 1 p.m., participants meet up for a Ranger-led tour of the prison site. Attendees can then explore the National Cemetery on their own or start the journey home to Thomasville. 

Please note: transportation to and from Andersonville is the responsibility of the attendees. For any mobility concerns, please visit the Andersonville National Historic Site’s website to learn more about their accommodations and park accessibility. 

This excursion offered as an exclusive perk to current members of the Thomasville History Center. Those who are interested in participating but are not currently members are encouraged to join today. Memberships start at just $25. Benefits include discounts on books and merchandise available in the History Center book shop, free admission for members and guests to the Thomasville History Center and Lapham-Patterson House, reciprocal membership benefits (free or reduced admission) at hundreds of institutions across the country through the SERM and NARM programs, and exclusive access to programs like this one. Memberships support the ongoing work of the History Center to enrich the community.  

To join or renew your membership with the History Center, and to register for the excursion to Andersonville, visit thomasvillehistory.org. Contact the History Center at (229) 226-7664 or history@rose.net if you have any questions!  

The Thomasville History Center was formed in 1952 and opened the museum within the Flowers-Roberts House in 1972. Since 1972, the 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. its board, staff, and growing membership invite you to join them in enriching the community through the exploration and discovery of its history, people, and stories.