With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, it is no surprise that the local Jack Hadley Black History Museum has plans to honor it. The details are still limited in terms of planned activities, but the hours are set for this event to honor MLK on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.
Time and Date
The event will take place on Monday, Jan. 15, between noon and 4 p.m. Unsurprisingly, it will be at the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, which is at 214 Alexander St. right here in Thomasville. Donations are welcome during the event and any other time you choose to visit. Admission is normally $5, with children (and college visits) costing just $3.
A Special Exhibit
The main attraction during the commemorative event will be the exhibit all about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, you are welcome to check out the other exhibits spread throughout the museum’s galleries. They show the accomplishments of African-Americans locally, in the state, and across the country.
About the Museum
The Jack Hadley Black History Museum is the very first Black History Museum in Thomasville. It was set up to educate people about the culture and history of African-Americans both locally and nationally. You will find artifacts, photos, and more. Historian James “Jack” Hadley worked hard to collect more than 4,669 artifacts covering a range of achievements. The focus is on the First Black Achievers in Thomasville, in addition to those throughout Georgia and across the country. The museum commemorates the accomplishments and lives of each of these achievers.
What You’ll See
As you explore the museum, you will see artifacts that go all the way back to slavery and the Buffalo Soldiers. In addition to an exhibit dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there are exhibits on Lt. Henry O. Flipper and Blacks in the Military, ranging all the way from the Spanish American War to the Iraq War/Desert Storm. You can find an exhibit about African-American life on Southern plantations and another dedicated to the former Douglass High School, a black school in the Dewey City Community that was segregated between 1902 and 1970. Expect to see books, prints, posters, collectible artifacts, and more.
Whether you visit the Jack Hadley Black History Museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or any other time, a vehicle from Thomasville Toyota will ensure you get there safely from your Thomasville, Georgia, home.
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