THE MCDUFFIE MUSEUM

THOMSON, GA

Thomson, GA train station Built in 1860, the train station is the featured structure in the Thomson Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thomson, GA train station Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

The McDuffie Museum is a historical museum located in Thomson, Georgia. It was established in 1988 and is named after Thomas E. McDuffie, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the area. The museum is housed in a historic building that dates back to the early 1900s and was originally a school.

The museum's mission is to preserve and promote the history and culture of McDuffie County and the surrounding areas. It features exhibits that showcase the region's rich history, including displays on the Civil War, the local textile industry, and the life and legacy of Thomas E. McDuffie.

One of the museum's most notable exhibits is a replica of a local textile mill, complete with machinery and artifacts from the industry. The museum also has a collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the county's military history, including items from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II.

In addition to its exhibits, the McDuffie Museum hosts a variety of educational programs and community events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. The museum is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages to explore and learn about the rich history of McDuffie County and the surrounding areas.

THE MCDUFFIE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in THOMSON GA. US MID #8401300135

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 129,977 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Thomson, GA train station Built in 1860, the train station is the featured structure in the Thomson Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Contact THE MCDUFFIE MUSEUM

MCDUFFIE MUSEUM INC
121 MAIN ST
THOMSON
GA
30824-2615

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MID # 8401300135
Name MCDUFFIE MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name THE MCDUFFIE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 010678012
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 129,977
REVENUE 129,977
LAT/LONG 33.467145, -82.503049
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 189
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 2033