McDuffie Museum
121 Main St,
Thomson, GA 30824
Phone: (706) 595-9923
Hours: Fri & Sat 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learn about McDuffie County's natural resources and its first inhabitants, the many Native American tribes that once called the area home. Also hear the stories of two famous Naturalists that visited the area, William Bartram and John Muir.
Find out how Thomson got its name, and what Dearing was like before it became the peaceful place it is now. Did you know that McDuffie County once had a major resort? Discover Georgia's lost colony of Wrightsboro. Originally a Quaker colony settled around 1768-69, Wrightsboro has an interesting past that's captivating and mysterious.
Some McDuffie County citizens played major roles in the nation's history. Visitors can learn about the lives of these individuals, and the legacies they left behind.