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ere on the west side of J. Strom others who played major roles in the area
Thurmond Dam and Reservoir, and across the nation.
HMcDuffie County residents and 121 Main Street
visitors enjoy the Great Outdoors by Thomson, GA 30824
camping, golfing, kayaking, biking, fishing, 706-595-9923
and playing in beautiful parks. You may mcduffiemuseum.com
also discover local works of art for sale;
immerse yourself in the local history and Make an appointment to tour Hickory Hill,
join in the fun of a local festival; shop a 256-acre historic site and home to a
downtown boutiques; and gather your magnificently restored, fully furnished
friends and family in culinary celebrations Greek Revival mansion with farm
of local flavors. It’s all here … what’s your buildings, woodland gardens, walking
next adventure? trails, and fountains. Senator Thomas
E. Watson purchased the house that he
Arts & Culture would christen “Hickory Hill” in 1900. Visits
Make Thomson-McDuffie Museum your and tours Monday-Friday by appointment;
first cultural stop open on Friday and free admission.
Saturday with free admission (donations 502 Hickory Hill Drive
welcome!) – to surround yourself in Thomson, GA 30824
McDuffie County heritage. The museum 706-595-7777 | hickory-hill.org
tells the story of McDuffie County’s
indigenous people; its Quaker colony in Enjoy the colors and vivid artwork as you
Wrightsborough; and famous residents follow McTell’s 12-String Strut, a public
such as Senator Thomas E. Watson, art project showcasing 12 seven-foot- designed by local visual artists and
12-string guitarist Blind Willie McTell, and tall, hand painted Stella guitar replicas placed downtown along Main Street and
Railroad Street. These lively art guitars
honor McDuffie County native and blues
legend Blind Willie McTell, his music, and
his lasting influence. The Stella guitar was
Blind Willie’s instrument of choice. Learn
more: visitthomsonga.com

MAC on Main, a cooperative art gallery,
is operated by members of the McDuffie
Arts Council in a downtown storefront.
Twenty artists are represented by their
contributions of paintings, pottery,
woodwork, and jewelry. Art classes are
offered in the back room studio.
107 Main Street, Thomson, GA 30824
706-986-1481 | maconmainartgallery.org

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