The Thomasville History Center is gearing up for a Fall Break day camp full of crafts, games, and interactive fun at Camp Dawson: Fall Break Edition hosted by the Thomasville History Center. For more than 20 years, campers have gotten “hands-on” with history on the grounds of the History Center. 

Using the History Center’s backyard and the Smith Homestead as the “classroom,” campers will explore Native American and pioneer culture Camp Dawson: Fall Break Edition takes place on October 14 at the Thomasville History Center. Registration is open for all interested participants in grades kindergarten through fifth. Drop-off for camp begins at 8:30 a.m. and pickup is at 4 p.m. Fees include all materials and snacks. Campers must provide their own lunch and are asked to bring a refillable water bottle marked with their name.  Fees: $50. Members will have priority registration.

Please contact the Thomasville History Center directly for more information. Visit www.thomasvillehistory.org to register or find events on Facebook for a link to the ticketing pages. 

Located at 725 N. Dawson Street, the Thomasville History Center offers a unique, historical setting for hands-on history. With more than two acres of property and eight historic structures open for exploration, it offers all guests the chance to step back in time to another era in Thomas County’s history. Since 1998, “history camp” has entertained, amazed, and encouraged more than 500 local children to get hands-on with history. With the addition of a mini-camp at the Lapham-Patterson House in 2013, the enthusiasm for exploring the shared community history has continued to grow.

The Thomasville History Center was formed in 1952 and opened a museum within the Flowers-Roberts House 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. The board, staff, and growing membership invite you to join them in their dedication to ensuring that the appreciation of the area’s unique history remains an intrinsic and unbroken thread connecting the past and future through settings that advance its story.   

For more information, call (229) 226-7664 or visit www.thomasvillehistory.org. Follow the Society on social media to stay up to date on all the fun: Instagram & Facebook: @ThomasvilleHistory.