The Fabulous 50’s
This TV show starring a young family named the Andersons was a popular 1950s sitcom.
Father Knows Best
This cartoon family lived in the Stone Age
The Flintstones
This 1977 movie introduced the world to “The Force”.
Star Wars
This local celebration honors Thomasville’s history and community each year.
Everbody’s Day
Song #1
Jail House Rock- Elvis Presley
This 1950s hairstyle was popular with many women and named after a dessert topping.
The Beehive
This 1960s TV show featured a group of stranded passengers on an island
Gilligan‘s Island
This 1970s dance became famous after “Saturday Night Fever.”
The Disco
During the Civil War, some of these Thomasville buildings were used as temporary hospitals for injured soldiers.
The Churches
Song #2
Ain’t no mountain high enough- Marvin Gaye
This car company introduced the Thunderbird in 1955.
The Ford
This group of four sisters became famous for songs like “Please Mr. Postman.”
The Marvelettes
This athlete became known as “The Greatest” and was also a civil rights activist.
Muhammad Ali
Thomasville’s growth was strongly influenced by the arrival of this transportation system.
Railroad
Song #3
Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond
This singer recorded “That’s All Right” in 1954, often considered one of the first rock and roll records.
The Elvis Presley
This British spy character was played by Sean Connery in the 1960s
James Bond
This popular toy had colorful plastic pieces you could connect together.
LEGO’S
The famous Big Chair was originally built to promote this local business.
Thomasville Furniture Industries
Song #4
Twist and Shout- The Isley Brothers
This baseball player broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 and became a star in the 1950s.
The Jackie Robinson
This decade brought the first man to the moon in what year?
1969
This invention became common in homes in the 1970s and helped cook food quickly.
Microwave Oven
The Hunter Family Amphitheater was created through the efforts of this citizen-led organization dedicated to improving Thomasville
The Pace Group
Song #5
Summertime- Billy Stewart