Upcoming Jack Hadley Black History Museum in Thomasville

Thomasville’s First Black History Museum was established to educate individuals about the history and culture of African Americans locally and nationally. One African American historian, James “Jack” Hadley has preserved over 4,669 pieces of artifacts with emphasis on Thomasville’s First Black Achievers, states and national achievers that commemorate their lives and accomplishments. See collectible artifacts dating back to slavery, the Buffalo Soldiers, exhibits on Lt. Henry O. Flipper, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., blacks in the Military from the Spanish American War to Desert Storm/Iraq War, African American Life on the Southern Hunting Plantation, 1993 Heisman Award Winner Charles Ward, Jr., and black Women. After the museum there will be 2 hours for lunch and shopping in downtown Thomasville. Fee $15 includes museum admission and transportation from the TSC. Lunch is on your own.