Support
Since 1952, the Thomasville History Center has worked to collect, preserve, and share the story of the Red Hills region and its people. With your help, we can continue to preserve our past and inspire our future!
Support by giving to the History Center
Purchase Your Admission
Online in Advance.
Annual Fundraising Events
Oct 5, 2024
Save the Date for the 4th Annual Crate to Plate!
Nov 7, 2024
31 Years & Still Cooking! Hangout at Pilau.
Volunteer With Us!
With a collection of over 500,000 items and a three-acre campus that contains eight historic structures (including the Lapham-Patterson House), we never run out of things for people to help with.
Membership Levels
Become a Personal Member
With your help, we can continue to preserve our past and inspire our future!
Membership dues comprise 15% of our operating budget, and they are augmented through a generous grant that affords us $1 for every $2 that we can raise; these funds are integral to our ongoing work.
Reciprocal membership benefits such as free or reduced admission and gift shop discounts at institutions across the region and nation through our partnership with SERM and NARM. (See below for details).
Member Benefits
Memberships are valid 365 days from the date of purchase.
Benefits extend to up to 5 members of your immediate family. Please include all names when submitting your membership information by mail or online.
Enjoy free admission to the Thomasville History Center and Lapham-Patterson House for members and guests (members must be present at the time of visit).
10% discount on books and merchandise online and in-store at The Lobby using the annual coupon code found on your renewal acknowledgment.
Reduced rate on curatorial services including research and property histories.
Members receive priority registration for our special events and programs.
A subscription to our quarterly newsletter the Hourglass.
2024 Business Partners
Reciprocal Programs
SERM
Sponsored by the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC). Benefits are available for all members. Present your membership card at participating institutions to receive benefits. Check before you visit to confirm the venue’s participation.
NARM
Benefit available for Patron ($100) members and above only. Present your membership card with gold NARM sticker at participating institutions to receive benefits. Check before you visit to confirm the venue’s participation.
Donations
The Thomasville History Center operates as a 501c3 and relies on the generosity of supporters like you. With your help, we can continue to preserve our past and inspire our future!
