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Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 11am - 4pm

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Name: Jack Hadley Black History Museum
Address: 214 Alexander Street, Thomasville, GA, 31792, US
Telephone: +12292265029
Price range: $
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Discovering, researching, educating on, and preserving Black History in Southwest Georgia and Beyond.
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05/22/2026

It’s a new era for the Jack Hadley Black History Museum in Thomasville as the beloved institution gets ready to expand to its long awaited new location.

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05/19/2026

The Jack Hadley Black History Museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday, May 19 as the museum serves as an official Election Day polling location.

The museum will reopen during normal business hours on Wednesday, May 20th.

05/15/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY

There is just one week left to apply for the NAACP Dr. Eliza and Dr. Richard Grier Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. This $10,000 scholarship honors two trailblazing physicians who served southwest Georgia and can be used at any accredited college or university nationwide.

Preference is given to students from Thomas, Brooks, or Colquitt County, or those with family ties to the area.

Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

Apply here: https://naacpinspire.smapply.io/prog/dr_eliza_and_dr_richard_grier_scholarship/

For more information, please contact Sarah Byrne, Museum Educator, at [email protected].

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05/03/2026

Are you a resident of Thomas County and have been thinking of visiting the Jack Hadley Black History Museum? This week is your chance!

In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, join us right here at home and be a tourist in your own town. We’re offering $1 admission for Thomas County residents all week long!

We are open Tuesday, May 5th through Saturday, May 9th (please note we are closed May 3rd and 4th).

Come explore the stories, history, and legacy that make our community so special, we’d love to welcome you in!

05/01/2026

Today’s the day! Join us this evening for our third Virtual Talk Series of 2026 with Dr. Linda Walden.

Dr. Walden, who led the effort to have Jackie Robinson’s birthplace in Cairo placed on the National Register of Historic Places, will share a special talk on the life and legacy of Robinson, exploring his impact on American history, baseball, and the lasting influence he continues to have today.

🗓️ Today, May 1, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Zoom ID: 933 849 1871
We hope to see you there!

04/24/2026

Happy Rose Show weekend! We will be offering $1 admission to our museum on Friday, April 24th, and Saturday, April 25th! Stop by and celebrate with us!

04/23/2026

Join us for our third Virtual Talk Series of 2026 on Friday, May 1 at 6:00 PM as we welcome Dr. Linda Walden.

Dr. Walden spearheaded the effort to have Jackie Robinson’s birthplace in Cairo placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In this special talk, she will focus on the life and legacy of Robinson, exploring his impact on American history, civil rights, and the enduring influence he continues to have today.

Date: May 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Zoom ID: 933 849 1871

See you on Zoom!

04/16/2026

What began with a single collection of newspaper clippings has grown into thousands of artifacts preserving Black history. In Georgia, Air Force veteran Jack Hadley started the Jack Hadley Black History Museum to share powerful stories of achievement, struggle, and resilience. His work is supported by an

04/15/2026

The Jack Hadley Black History Museum will operate on a delayed opening today, April 15, 2026. We will open at 1:00 pm!

04/13/2026

We are excited to announce that the NAACP Dr. Eliza and Dr. Richard Grier Scholarship is now open for the 2026–2027 academic year! This $10,000 scholarship, named by the Jack Hadley Black History Museum and an anonymous donor, honors two distinguished sibling physicians who served southwest Georgia.

Dr. Eliza Ann Grier was the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in Georgia, specializing in the care of women and children in Thomasville. Her brother, Dr. Richard Edgar Grier, trained at Howard University and practiced in Albany, also helping his sister open her medical office.

Preference is given to students from Thomas, Brooks, or Colquitt County, or those with family ties to the area. The scholarship can be used at any accredited college or university nationwide.

Applicants will submit a short essay reflecting on one of the honorees and connecting their challenges to their own experiences. Finalists will participate in a virtual panel interview as part of the selection process.

Application portal opens April 13 and closes May 22.

Apply here: https://naacpinspire.smapply.io/prog/dr_eliza_and_dr_richard_grier_scholarship/

For more information, please contact Sarah Byrne, Museum Educator, at [email protected]

Please help us spread the word!

Address

214 Alexander Street
Thomasville, GA
31792

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+12292265029

Website

http://www.jackhadleyblackhistorymuseum.com/

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