An African American Historical and Educational Site
When Southwest Georgia filled with settlers, a movement for local government grew. In 1825 Thomas County was carved out of sprawling Irwin County and in 1831 Thomasville received her official charter. Much of the new county contained a variety of soils called the “hammock belt” which were more fertile than the “rolling wiregrass” of the surrounding area. This area of
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Video done by students summer of 2010 in conjunction with the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, Thomas University, Boys and Girls, Thomasville City/County Schools, GOTTv Productions, Anchor Services, and DHSSA. Sponsored by Grass Roots Arts Grant of Valdosta, GA. Video done on the Moody Air Force Base of Valdosta, GA. Video done by students summer of 2010 in conjunction with
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1902-1970 April 23, 2009 click here to view Gallery The first public school for Blacks in Thomasville was established in 1902. This institution was located on the corner of Pine and Clay Streets in the vicinity of the present Weston YMCA and consisted of five classrooms and a large auditorium. The Principal was Mr. H.H. Threatt and his assistants were:
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Will you help us to achieve one of our nationwide projects? Lt. Flipper an African American is the First African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy, West Point in 1877. Lt. Flipper was born a slave in 1856 in Thomasville, Ga., yet he is the First African American to graduate from West Point. WALB Reporter, Troy Washington,
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Jack Hadley Black History Museum Immediate Press Release James “Jack” Hadley Received the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Brainturst Award in Nation Capitol on September 20, 2013: Presenting the Award is Co-Chairs: Hon. Corrine Brown, Florida 5th Dist. In photo, L to R: Hon. Corrine Brown, James “Jack” Hadley, Wife, Christine J. Hadley, Daughter, Jackie Hadley Artybridge of Jacksonville, Fl.,
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Read moreDear Friends of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum: Will you help us to achieve one of our nationwide projects? Lt. Flipper an African American is the First African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy, West Point in 1877. Lt. Flipper was born a slave in 1856 in Thomasville, Ga.,yet he is the First African American to graduate
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