Jack Hadley Black History Museum — Attraction in Thomasville

My husband and I stopped in Thomasville to visit the shops. We never made it because we saw signs for the Black History Museum. Unfortunately, we arrived about 4:00 and they closed at 5:00. We went in and were greeted by a young man, who worked for Mr Hadley. We saw a brief film, and then Mr Hadley explained how the museum was organized. We knew we needed more time to see everything, so I chose Plantation Life, The First Responders Wall and The Special Achievers Wall. My husband chose The Military Section. This museum focuses on accomplishmemts and promotes success. We enjoyed every bit of the museum and Mr. Hadley's commentary. To get the most of your visit, I suggest asking questions. As a side note, I love the idea of The Achievement Wall and would like to "borrow" the idea...

We visited Thomasville, Ga. for the first time. My Dad was born in Thomasville and it has always been my desire to go to his hometown. We went there with no expectations except excitement and anticipation. We discovered this Hidden Gem and we were excited that they opened for us. The history that is compiled here is too numerous to mention. There are 4 galleries and you could literally spend all day in each one. We received a personal tour from the curator, Jack Hadley and he is a living encyclopedia of Black history.

The collection covers not only the history of Black people from Thomasville but from across this great nation. Thank you Mr. Hadley you made our trip a...

Thomasville’s First Black History Museum is 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 African American artifacts with emphasis on Thomasville’s First Black The Achievers, state and national achievers that commemorate their lives and accomplishments. James Roosevelt Hadley (born 1936) is the founder and curator of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum in Thomasville, Georgia. He formerly served in the United...