EAM PRESERVATION

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Commissioned by Thomasville Landmarks, this historic context study examines the Civil Rights Movement in Thomasville, Georgia, tracing the community’s struggle for racial equality from the Jim Crow era through the political and social transformations of the late 20th century. Drawing upon archival research, contemporary newspaper accounts, oral histories, and historical records, the study documents the people, institutions, and events that shaped the local movement. Particular attention is given to First Missionary Baptist Church and its pastor, Rev. Isaac L. Mullins, whose leadership helped galvanize efforts toward desegregation, economic opportunity, and voting rights. By examining how the movement unfolded in a small Southern community, largely beyond the national spotlight, the study illuminates the importance of grassroots activism, local leadership, and sustained civic engagement in bringing about lasting social change.